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In a message dated 11/9/2006 7:30:57 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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Will  someone please explain to me how a nipple  shield can help in such a
situation? A nipple shield large enough for a large  nipple will  perforce
still be too large for the baby's mouth, won't it?
What about expressing and bottle-feeding until the  baby grows big  enough?



Nikki, I attended a talk by Dr. Jayne several years ago and she discussed
large/long nipples.  Her suggestion was nipple shields until the baby grew  into
mom's nipples.  She stated that the nipple can be compacted into the  shield
and be comfortable for the mother.
The way a nipple comes into a nipple shield is not the same as in a pump
shield.
Women have done some pretty amazing things to their nipples and tolerated
them fairly well. (piercing, bras, pasties  :-)  )
I think it is worth the try.  If a mother is finding the shield
uncomfortable than this is not the option for her.
The same concept applies to the little preemie baby and mom putting on a
small nipple shield.
I have found the mothers tolerate this fine.
Hope this helps.
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA

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