On Tue, 20 Jun 2000 22:48:15 -0700, Ann Calandro <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>I keep reading that breast shells are ineffective, and that they cause
problems, etc.  From my reading I would think they are not useful and would
never ever be used, BUT, in real practice, I find they do help some moms.
Some of our night nurses give them to moms who are experiencing flat nipples
after delivery and the moms feel they do help things along in this case.
These moms will tell me that the baby didn't nurse all evening until the
nurse had them try the shells, and then the baby latched.  Just wanted to
share that there are some moms who really like to use them short term, at
least in South Carolina, USA!
>
>Ann Calandro, RNC, IBCLC
>
We have had success with flat nipples, also. Just thought I'd pass that
along.
Julia in rainy Eden, NC (when is this rain going to stop!)

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