In a message dated 12/8/2005 10:56:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Occasionally the shells will slip while a Mom is asleep- this can result in an uncomfortable compression of the nipple- especially if using the shells with hard plastic backs. Gretchen, it was not clear if this mother was prenatal or postpartum. I am going to assume she is prenatal. If a pregnant woman wants to try nipple shells, I instruct her to start wearing them for a couple hours a day and gradually work up to a full day. She is always to remove them when she is sleeping. They could cause a problem to her breast just as you described by this mother. Ann Perry, RN IBCLC Boston, MA *********************************************** 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(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html