OHbaby! Forums : flat nipples and breatfeeding https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:02:18 +0000 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:04:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=19269 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : i used something that wasn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444950&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444950 Author: chonny
Subject: 19269
Posted: 20 July 2008 at 10:04pm

i used something that wasn't nipple shields, it was the other nipple thingy to bring nipples out. i did use shields with V as he cut me coz he sucked so hard. Shields were great at teaching my nipples to draw out & to start things off while i finally healed. Sonya, why not ask your midwife to refer you to a breastfeeding class or a breastfeeding specialist? you may be able to get in now to give you some tips, and then they will see you after the birth to help you latch bubs.]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:04:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444950&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444950 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : I am also breastfeeding my 10month...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444695&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444695 Author: Aroz
Subject: 19269
Posted: 20 July 2008 at 5:31pm

I am also breastfeeding my 10month old girl and I have inverted nipples. I definately found the nipple shields were a big help in the beginning especially when she had a bit of trouble with latching on. But it definately can be done :) I found if I used my fingers to tease the nipple out then once baby latched on it was fine from there, even now when she is starting to wean she still has no problems with breastfeeding.  But if you think you might have a bit of trouble at the start I would definately recommend the nipple shields they saved my life!

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:31:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444695&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444695 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : Sonya, i ahd flat / inverted nipples...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444623&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444623 Author: chonny
Subject: 19269
Posted: 20 July 2008 at 3:48pm

Sonya, i ahd flat / inverted nipples when preggy with V & wore nipple shield type things during the preggy last time but you haev to stop after a certain time. I found once Vincent was feeding off me he would draw the nipple out fine. As cuppatea says, they latch to the aereola so have a chance to draw out the nipple. Now i find they aren't poky & nice like some peoples, but they are there & when i'm cold they pop out a bit. But then i did feed Vincent for 18mth. But now that i'm not, they have stayed out a bit. it can be done & you have all of us to talk to bout it too! PM me if you want my cell number babe]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:48:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444623&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444623 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : thanks ladies im glad to know...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444016&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444016 Author: sonyaw
Subject: 19269
Posted: 19 July 2008 at 3:23pm

thanks ladies im glad to know it can be done from real mummies experiences not just the words of a midwife ]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:23:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=444016&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#444016 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : I have breastfeed all my kids...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443911&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443911 Author: Kels
Subject: 19269
Posted: 19 July 2008 at 12:22pm

I have breastfeed all my kids till well over 12mths with flat nipples. They came out naturally with the sound of my babies cries. My nipples stayed out most of the time when feeding. Best of luck!!!!

]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:22:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443911&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443911 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : My mum has fed four babies with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443819&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443819 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 19269
Posted: 19 July 2008 at 10:02am

My mum has fed four babies with flat nipples So it can be done. She said she used too use her fingers to create a "teat" and us kids would latch on and then once we started sucking her nipple would stay out.]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443819&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443819 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : good question sonyaw- ive got...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443788&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443788 Author: mrshouse
Subject: 19269
Posted: 19 July 2008 at 8:28am

good question sonyaw- ive got flat ones too and my first midwife said while i was pregnant that i should be preparing my nipples by teasing it out- i never did and i thought that was one of the reasons why breastfeeding was so hard for me (among other reasons)- but im determind to breastfeed this bubs so il have a talk to my midwife which is a different one from my first]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:28:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443788&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443788 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : haha thanx ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443693&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443693 Author: sonyaw
Subject: 19269
Posted: 18 July 2008 at 10:11pm

haha thanx ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:11:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443693&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443693 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : Failing that have some ice cubes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443692&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443692 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19269
Posted: 18 July 2008 at 10:08pm

Failing that have some ice cubes handy ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:08:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443692&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443692 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : No I normally found they had popped...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443690&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443690 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19269
Posted: 18 July 2008 at 10:07pm

No I normally found they had popped out at the sound of him crying, I was normally leaking milk everywhere as well.
Plus they latch onto the whole areola not just the nipple so even if it isn't out it doesn't make any difference to them latching it just means they pull it out once sucking. You will probably also find in the early days of learning to breastfeed bubs will be rooting around and you will be man handling yourself so much to get the boob in anyway that that would be enough stimulation.]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:07:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443690&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443690 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : sorry but did u have to stimulate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443680&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443680 Author: sonyaw
Subject: 19269
Posted: 18 July 2008 at 10:02pm

sorry but did u have to stimulate or tease ur nipples for them to come out before he would latch???? my midwife is saying that i will have to sit there n stimulate my nipples for a bit b4 each feed]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:02:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443680&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443680 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : Yep, mine are inverted but come...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443677&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443677 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 19269
Posted: 18 July 2008 at 9:59pm

Yep, mine are inverted but come out with stimulation/coldness. No problems with him latching/feeding because of it. I think its only a problem if your nipple doesn't come out at all and then there is a device you can get to tease them out ready for breastfeeding. Also nipple shields can help with inverted nipples and feeding as well.

]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:59:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443677&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443677 <![CDATA[flat nipples and breatfeeding : ok so i have flat nipples and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=19269&PID=443648&title=flat-nipples-and-breatfeeding#443648 Author: sonyaw
Subject: 19269
Posted: 18 July 2008 at 9:30pm

ok so i have flat nipples and havnt brestfed either of my boys due to personal reasons but have my heart set on breastfeeding this lil girl.
midwife says because with 'stimulation' and coldness my nipples come out that i should be able to breastfeed and that they will come out and stay out all the time for the duration of me feeding bubs be it 16 weeks or 16 months.

just wondering if there is any other mums with usually flat nipples that have sucessfully breastfed a bub????

OMG i so cant spell tonight sorry ladies

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