I will quote the neonatologist, Dr. Susan Landers, who teaches for the Texas Department of Health. She says, "What do I say about nipple rings? TAKE THOSE OUT!!!!" Why does she need to leave them in while she is nursing? With the barbell type, there is a strong possibility that the baby could aspirate the gold bead that threads onto the end of the bar. THAT WOULD BE BAD!!! The nipple ring is making her sore, as is the tape. "TAKE THOSE OUT!!" Lovingly said, of course. Feeling crotchetty. -- Jeanne Mitchell, Austin, TX http://www.flash.net/~xanth/home.htm mailto:[log in to unmask] "You can tell the quality of a person by how they treat people they don't need." My Dad