ninalala

I just read the question about nipple shield weening in todays Q&A and just want to add that I breastfed with nipple shields (inverted nipples that refused to exvert on their own) for 13 months. I also pumped and bottle fed breast milk, which may have helped with breast emptying and increased milk for my little one, but we never even tried to latch without the shields after the first few weeks. I too was frustrated by lactation’s recommendations to wean! My baby and I had a very easy, positive experience with breastfeeding and she gained weight beautifully.