Hi Laura,
Maybe a dimple ring would hold the nipple out long enough for it to heal.
There is a picture of one in the book Lactation Forms by Shell and Marmett,
page 5/7.  I imagine there is something else in Cathy Genna's book about
breastfeeding aids but unfortunately I don't have it (yet).
Good luck,
Chayn in Israel IBCLC

On Mon, Aug 22, 2011 at 5:38 PM, Walker, Laura (Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial
Hospital/Binghamton) <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I have been working with a mom now for about 2 months now, working through
> latching/milk suppply.  She has inverted nipples that she did well with for
> her first child.   This second baby has given her some challenges from the
> beginning.  NICU for a few days, pain and damaged nipples.  Her left nipple
> never stays out after feeding unles she holds it out to express
> milk/ointment on and air dry.  There is one small spot that isn't healing
> well and causing continued pain.  She is using APNO, wearing shells,
> changing positions.  Any suggestions to help with healing?  I haven't had a
> lot of experience with truly inverted nipples.  Thank you for your comments
> and suggestions.
>
> Laura Walker RNC-LRN, IBCLC
>
>
> Laura Walker RNC-LRN, IBCLC
> Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital
> 169 Riverside Dr.
> Binghamton, NY 13905
> (607) 798-5423
>
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