Flat or inverted nipples can cause problems for breastfeeding mothers and babies. In the event the mother’s nipple doesn’t protrude sufficiently, it’s hard for your baby to latch-on properly.
Medela supplies a number of products to aid with this particular common problem. The Inverted Nipple Solutions kit contains breast shells that apply gentle, constant pressure on the breast, assisting to draw the nipple out.
Ideally, botox cosmetic injections should begin during the last couple weeks of pregnancy. The shells are worn every day during waking hours, gradually increasing lengths of time. However, if the flat or inverted nipple just isn’t detected while pregnant, treatment may appear during waking hours between feeding sessions after your infant is born.
A simple nipple test can be done at home, before your baby exists, to find out in case your nipples are flat or inverted.