"So, how do all of *you* describe a nipple that looks just fine?" I usually tell mums to expect the nipple to look the same as it did before the feeding (except more erect if it is early on in the breastfeeding experience.) I often encourage her partner or support person to look at the nipple from in front of the mother (head on) and then I point out how round the nipple looks from this view after a good latch. Janet Vandenberg RN, BScN, IBCLC Ontario, Canada *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html