This is a hot issue for me as working in a CHildren's hospital I see what can 
happen when a mom is NOT GIVEN a nipple shield  (jaundice, dehydration, 
hypoglycemia, LMS, breastfeeding failure).  Then when I observe baby try to go to 
breast and it becomes obvious why they are there.  They have OBVIOUS 
oroboobular discombobulation and there is no way its going to work without one--SO  YEs 
YEs YES!  If it fixes the breastfeeding--USE them!  Its worth the MINOR risk 
of having to use them for months or til weaning.  One can also err on the side 
of caution and have mom pump and supplement if worried about transfer--better 
too much milk than not enough.  Better some breastfeeding than none at all (I 
see some moms sent home with babies not latching adequately or at all and told 
to just keep trying????!!!)  Chris
Christine Betzold NP IBCLC MSN

www.theBFclinic.com

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