I know a few women who have pierced nipples and still breastfeed just
fine.  I never asked if milk came out of the wholes from the piecing,
and no one ever volunteered the information.  I just know they didn't
have any problems.

Joylyn

Karyn wrote:

>I just came across a woman who breastfed two children, thought she was done
>having children, and got very large nipple rings. She's pg again and would
>like to bf, but was told by her doctor that she can't breasfeed as the milk
>will profusely flow out the peirced holes. She plans to pump and breastmilk
>feed if bf can't be done. Anyone know of information regarding nipple
>peircing and breastfeeding?
>
>Karyn Meserve
>Birth and Postpartum Doula
>
>
>

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