#AskTheExpert Hello madam. My baby is unable to latch in my nipples due to my somewhat flat nipples. Should I use a nipple shield to help him feed on my nipples?

1 Answer

SanthoshiMom of a 8 yr old girl4 years ago

A. if you have flat or inverted nipples, your baby may struggle to latch on. Go for a nipple shield that your baby is comfortable to suck else it may be difficult for baby to suck you can even take help from your doctor to chose the right one.

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