What is the nipple shield?
Shield nipples is a thin cover made of soft, flexible silicone that covers the female nipple and is used for nursing a newborn baby. At the tip of the shield, there are several small holes to make the milk easily. Shield can make a child easier sister and can protect sore nipples. Instead of blocking the mother's nipple, the child is rejected directly on the nipple.
There are different reasons why the mother would use the nipple shield. Some premature children may have a small mouth and the shield can help get the child to make them feed. Some mothers may have large or reverse nipples and may have to use a shield to help start the breastfeeding process.
If the child had bottles and the mother tries to start nursing, the shield can help with the transition because it is more like a nipple on a bottle. Regardless of the reason if the newborn has problems with the breast, the wart shield can be temporary help to start nursing. The shield may eventually be cut offNEN and breastfeeding can continue naturally.
When using a shield for a child that has problems with the latch, the shield should be dressed for the first few minutes of feeding session. After the newborn is sucking well, the shield can be quickly removed and the mother's nipple should be offered immediately. The child will usually continue feeding without using the shield.
Some women, especially new mothers, can experience sore nipples soon after the start of breastfeeding. The nipple shield can be used to give the mother time to heal from sore nipples. Most experts agree that the shield should only be temporary help. Mothers should remove the shield as soon as possible and wean the child from the shield.
The negative effect of using the nipple shield may be slowed milk production. The use of the shield does not provide the same amount of breast stimulation as the child sucking directly on the nipple. This could cause breast milk production toOmalí, which means that the mother may not be able to produce enough milk for newborns. When deciding whether to use the nipple shield, mothers should talk to a consultant with lactation or other professional about the benefits and risks.