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I have inverted nipples. I was told as a teen I wouldn't be able to breastfeed.However, I am able to breastfeed. :)
I have inverted nipples I think but I tried with all four of my children for a good 2-5 weeks. Basically my milk dried. Babies were growing but even with lactation nurses they babies weren't satisfied and my nipples were always painful. Try it and if you can't then there's no shame in that
See lactation while in the hospital and then keep following up with someone in lactation. There are ways to do it, some people are more successful than others.
Pumping before trying to latch the baby helps..but also nipple shields. I have “flat” nipples so especially when my son was a new born the nipple shield was a life saver cause he struggled so much trying to latch without it. Just don’t get discouraged if the baby struggles I almost gave up breastfeeding cause he struggled at first but they get the hang of it just keep working at it ❤️
Use both hands on each side of breast to make a “sandwich”, to squeeze nipple and areola. Use hands to press in on breast like the way you hold a big sandwich to put in the mouth. Use a breast pump for several minutes to draw out the nipple. The suction from a pump will often cause the nipple to protrude more.
Nipple shields work wonders!