Nipple Shield

Re: Nipple Shield

• MamaMuslima01 member

  January 2014 edited January 2014

  I had the same problem (flat short nipples) but I didn't use the shields, I used the Medela softshells inverted nipple kit! I put them on (inside nursing bra) in between feeding and sometimes slept with them on. It helps the nipple poke out more so LO can latch.
  
  I had a great out come with those so I recommend you try it out. Good luck

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• caz_mama member

  January 2014

  I take a little bit of the nipple cream And smear it on the outside edge of the shield to help it stick better while my son is nursing. I think it helps a little.

  

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• CDMay2006 member

  January 2014

  You could try pumping for a couple minutes before nursing to get the nipple to extend. What I usually did was wet the shield first and invert it, then put it over the nipple and let it pull the nipple in as I laid the flange in place.

  Boy 10.6.13

  Labored at freestanding birth center using hypnobirthing techniques

  Delivered via csection

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• elynnduckwall member

  January 2014

  I used to wet it to help it stick. He still would knock it off occasionally, but not too often. Hang in there, my nipples are flat as boards, but eventually he learned to work with them and we don't need the shield anymore. He'll be 9mo next week and still BFing.

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