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

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We are pleased to offer our customers the chance to recycle their old electrical items. When buying a new electrical item from us you can return your old one bought in the online shop on mambaby.com/gb to us and we will ensure it is correctly recycled. Postage and customs duty is at your own cost. You can return your item to: 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.” Nipple shields can help improve breastfeeding success & duration in certain situations, though the reasons for use vary greatly. They provide additional length, texture, & structure, which can be helpful for babies with tongue ties, tone, or sensory issues or for parents who have short shanked, flat, or inverted nipples. They can provide some protection against nipple pain & discomfort, possibly reducing the frequency or severity of nipple compression, depending on the cause. Most nipple shields are designed to be longer, which doesn’t work for women who have nipples that, while not flat, don't protrude a lot, either. Fortunately, many of these women have found their small nipples fit well in Lansinoh's shields.

A baby will not be able to get colostrum through the shield. S o a shield should not be used until the mother’s milk comes in. Medela offers a wider range of sizes for its nipple shield sizes, and has a good sizing guide that can help you find the right fit.

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Weaning off a nipple shield can be quite the feat, and in some cases, without proper oversight & follow-up, nipple shield cans worsen milk supply or transfer issues. During the first few weeks of use, we usually recommend that you pump after feedings to ensure good breast drainage, which may be overwhelming if breastfeeding is already stressful and time-consuming. You can sterilize in between uses in the microwave, but you'll have to wash these shields regularly to prevent milk buildup. I use a small sized nipple shield. The ones from lansinoh are a little shorter than the Medela nipple shields and work better for my baby. "

A shield will reduce a mothers’ milk supply as her breasts will not be as fully stimulated and emptied as they would be with “normal” breastfeeding. Once you decide to wean from the nipple shield, you can try removing the shield during a feeding earlier and earlier each time so baby can get an idea of what it’s like without it. Nipple shields can help establish breastfeeding with some babies who seem to have difficulty achieving and/or maintaining attachment to the breast. However, very few benefit from using a nipple shield. Please consult a breastfeeding counsellor or health professional for one-to-one support before you use a nipple shield. A nipple shield can be a temporary solution but not a permanent fix to an underlying problem. They may affect transfer of milk to the baby which may contribute to poor weight gain and health problems for both mother and baby.Your baby has a tongue-tie, tongue thrust or retracted tongue. These can be fixed or may improve over time.