I have seen several moms with next to no sensation in their nipples after breast reduction. Usually those nipples do not become erect either....because the nerves are severed. So they can be very hard to latch onto. Sometimes the surgeon puts in a pretty purse-string stitch to make them ALWAYS erect (artificially) and there is a lot of scarring making the nipple tissue very stiff and inelastic, which makes latch difficult. Throw in a tongue-tied baby, and forget it! So...maybe a year of pumping helped to stretch scarring, and it will go better this time. Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC, FABM Medical Director MilkWorks-nonprofit breastfeeding support center 5930 South 58th, Suite W, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-6402, FAX 423-6422,* **www.milkworks.org*<http://www.milkworks.org/> *Creating a healthier community by helping mothers breastfeed their babies....* * * * * * * *Email Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this transmission is confidential, proprietary or privileged and may be subject to protection under the law, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The message is intended for the sole use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution or copying of the message is strictly prohibited and may subject you to criminal or civil penalties. If you received this transmission in error, please contact the sender immediately by replying to this email and delete the material from any computer.* *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome