MAM Nipple Shields Size Small (Pack of 2), Breast Shields with Sterilisable Travel Case, Breast Protectors to Support and Enhance Breastfeeding

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Nipple shields can be a great tool to help you get closer to your breastfeeding goals, though their usage comes with certain considerations. This post will cover the basics of nipple shield use & how to find the right fit for you and your baby. The nipple shield is a projection of the nipple so, when the baby unlatches, it should look well rounded, just as though baby had a good latch directly at the breast. You should see milk in the shield when baby comes off. As using a shield is often associated with reduced milk transfer, it can be recommended to express in addition, to help protect your supply. Your breastfeeding counsellor or health professional can support you to consider how often this is needed, depending on how things are going. If trying to size your shield is feeling overwhelming, don't worry- Our team of IBCLCs can help you find a nipple shield that works best for you. Yes, even virtually! Before you decide to buy a nipple shield, The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) recommends trying the following:

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Getting fitted for a nipple shield is pretty straightforward. The first step is to measure your nipple using a standard ruler, circular ruler, or calipers. To get an accurate measurement, you may find it helpful to finger stimulate your nipple to get it as erect as possible. After pumping, do your breasts still feel full? Does your areola or nipples turn white after or during pumping? Does your nipple rub the breast shield tunnel sides to the point of causing you discomfort? If yes, it is advisable to consider altering your breast shield size. By the way, don't confuse nipple shields with breast shields, which are part of your breast pump system and connect with your pump flanges. Breast shields are not intended to be worn while breastfeeding. What size nipple shield should I buy? If your nipple measures 16 mm in diameter, your recommended breast shield size is 21 mm. This is because the 21 mm shield fits nipples up to 17 mm in diameter. If your nipple diameter measures 24 mm, your recommended size would be 30 mm.

I tried breastfeeding without nipple shields, since I know many lactation consultants advise against them. But my daughter struggled to eat and gain weight in that first month, and my nipple issues seemed to play a role,” says Leah, who used nipple shields throughout her 7-month breastfeeding journey. “Ultimately, her physical health and my mental health were more important than her getting off the shield.”

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First, try latching the baby without the shield if you feel you can. How long you spend trying to latch effectively without the shield is a very personal decision and will depend on how long ago the baby fed, the support you have, and how breastfeeding has been going in the past. The most common nipple shields are the 24 mm size, but they do range in size from 16 mm to 30 mm, depending on the brand," says Dr. Madden. Of course, a lactation consultant can best help you choose and use a nipple shield correctly. Do I need nipple shields? Place the nipple shield over the nipple, being careful to place it centrally, and covering the hole at the tip of the teat with a finger.Conical nipple shields are the most common; the nipple projection is a similar shape to a thimble. Cherry-shaped shields are made by only one company but are a great alternative if your baby can't keep the nipple shield in their mouth while feeding, even with proper sizing, attachment, & positioning.