Nipple guards?

Question

Anyone here an extended ( or long time, not sure how to phrase it) user of them?? I don't think I could continue breastfeeding off of my left breast without it, but Le Leche League says it causes milk reduction and makes breastfeeding worse?? I was wondering if anyone was experienced with these??

Answer

I used a nipple shield until baby was 4 months +.  We haven't used it in weeks now. I've never had a supply issue.  The breastfeeding clinic I went to said they were fine to use.  You can monitor your baby's weight gain and number of wet diapers if you have concerns about your supply/baby not getting enough.  I personally think nipple shields are great and think we would have quit without one.  It's too bad there are so many negative things written about them - just one more thing for us poor moms to worry about.

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We've been using one for 3 1/2 months now. He seems satisfied, and when I work... Most of the time I pump exactly as much as he drinks... Sometimes I'm 1-2 oz. shy, but I have a freezer stash of 200+ oz.

Answer

I've used a nipple shield for 16 weeks, as I have flat nipples and wouldn't be able to breast feed without it. No issues really.

Nipple guards?

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