Can you breastfeed with pierced nipples?

Question

Hi gals, 
So in April 2016 and November 2016, I had my nipples pierced.
They've never caused me any bother and I read that you could take them out, feed baba, then clean and place them back in.
However my 'milk' is starting to come in, but only when I squeeze my boobs around. The milk only comes from 2-3 tiny holes in each nipple and I'm concerned it should be more but due to my piercings, its only coming from 2-3.
Any mummy's with titty piercings with any advice??
Thank you 💙💗

Answer

I can tell you that your nurses and doctors and laceration will suggest you take them out. They can interfere with latching, can get infected, can become swollen and painful, but most importantly can become a choking hazard for the baby (believe it or not they suck very hard- if they were not secured tight enough baby could swallow and choke).

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I have mine pierced and this is my first baby. Due to research on latching issues, infection, etc I just went on and removed mine so they could heal some before she gets here. I def wouldn’t feed with them in and don’t want to worry about having to constantly clean and remove them before feeding. My biggest concern is feeding her bacteria from my piercing, so i figured better safe than sorry. I’ve seen some woman who said their piercings ended up closing almost immediately after taking them out to do just one feeding. I say keep doing your research and go with your heart on what’s best for you and baby.

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As a lactation consultant, you can Breastfeed if you take the nipple rings out.

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I don’t have mine done, but what you’re experiencing is normal. If I squeeze my boobs a little I have only a couple drops come out too (colostrum) I don’t leak or have any issues with them. This is my second babe too and it was the same as my first. However, I’d definitely take them out when nursing. It won’t allow baby to get a good latch and that could be painful for you.

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I had mine pierced, and decided to totally take them out to breastfeed. Your milk will come out with no problem, it’ll also come out of the piercing lol

Can you breastfeed with pierced nipples?

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