Comments | adopt_a_mom: Nipple Shields

the_leh in adopt_a_mom

Nipple Shields

Apr 08, 2005 14:39

I have a love-hate relationship with nipple shields. I love them because they enabled my daughter to latch on in the beginning of our nursing relationship when she might not have otherwise. I hate them because I think they are given out too easily, and without warning the mother about the repercussions of using them.

What they are

A nipple shield ( Read more... )

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Comments 27

arianamama April 8 2005, 22:41:42 UTC

Oh Honey! Thank you so much. This is awesome.

the_leh April 8 2005, 22:54:34 UTC

You're welcome! Glad you like it. I hope it is helpful to a mom using shields :D

arianamama April 8 2005, 22:58:50 UTC

I'm sure it would be. If you're ever bored and want to do an article on another subject, have at it! :-)

the_lissa April 8 2005, 22:58:38 UTC

Thanks! I used a nipple shield for a couple weeks because J wouldn't latch and we weaned off them in a couple days.

the_leh April 8 2005, 23:00:06 UTC

My baby is stubborn. It took a looooooooooong time to wean off them, but I did it!

bourriquet76 April 8 2005, 23:39:58 UTC

Wonderful article. I needed to use one with Faith as well, *except* the LC forgot to mention getting her off it ASAP. We used it for about 6 months until she leaned over one day and latched on because I was taking too long helping her.

On the plus side, (trying to be positive here), at least it meant I was able to nurse her at the beginning because she wouldn't latch on for anything.

the_leh April 9 2005, 02:00:57 UTC

Yea, that's why I liked them too. I'm not sure I could have gotten her on the boob at all without the shields.

LOL I guess that was an easy wean then! Heh.

arianamama April 10 2005, 18:42:16 UTC

Hey, do you have your nursing story done? Then we could link it in this article so people could read how you got past them. I'm sure it'd be helpful to a new mom using shields.

bourriquet76 April 10 2005, 18:49:36 UTC

Not yet, I will try to get it done today. Faithie has been bribed with Sesame and a snack so I can check mail and get dressed. ;o)

simplymelodious April 9 2005, 01:23:00 UTC

Excellent information. I had never heard of nipple shields before joining LJ. Now I know quite a bit more about them. :)

arianamama April 25 2005, 02:58:07 UTC

Would you mind editing it to include links to nursing stories of mentor moms who used nipple shields, please ( ... )

the_leh April 25 2005, 03:23:45 UTC

I'll go edit now!

and thanks :D

arianamama April 25 2005, 12:29:09 UTC

Honey, you are a great writer. The "and been sucessful weaning from them" is perfect! I really appreciate everything you've done here in this community. You always do not only what's asked but you go a little step farther.