- Inverted nipples are nipples that are retracted into the breast tissue
- Interventions to stimulate protrusion of nipples:
- May manually manipulate nipples by gently stroking or rolling.
- Apply ice packs, frozen vegetables, or anything cold directly on nipples.
- May use a breast pump prior to nursing.
- May use breast shells in your bra 30 minutes prior to feeding.
- May use nipple shields to assist your baby to latch on. Note: nipple shields tend to decrease the amount of milk baby gets.
- Consult a lactation consultant.
- Do not pull, squeeze, or twist nipples since this can cause damage to the breast tissue.
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