Episode 102 Nipple Shields: A Useful Tool AND a Barrier to Success

Have you been given a nipple shield by someone in the hospital and now you are left feeding your baby with a tool you don’t know how to wean from? While nipple shields can be a useful tool that allow people to begin nursing, they can also have negative long-term impacts on milk supply and duration of human milk feeding. On this episode IBCLC Lo Nigrosh discusses: Why nipple shields are handed out so frequentlyWhen a nipple shield may be appropriateWhat to do if you are given a nipple shieldPositive and negative implications of using a nipple shieldNipple shield sizingWeaning from a nipple shieldMake your voice heard on The Milk Making Community Group on Facebook!Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Listen to Episodes of The Milk Making Minutes on Amazon Music too!To book a lactation consultation with me, visit my website: www.quabbinbirthservices.com. In many cases I can bill your insurance, or create a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement. I offer virtual consults for clients outside of my service area! Follow me on IG @lonigrosh to laugh about baby feeding (so you don’t cry) and to see photos of guests. Follow me on TikTok to answer questions of the day and ponder systemic inequities together: @lonigroshibclcBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lo-s-lactation-lab--5834691/support.