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You will still be able to b___stfeed. You should talk to your doctor about this. I think you wear a nipple shield (correct me if I'm wrong) and it will slowly fix your nipple on it's own. I think you would start wearing it a few weeks before the baby arrives, but again I could be wrong. I think Medela makes something you can use. Good luck!

I've heard and read that women who have inverted nipples can still be successful with nursing. I myself have somewhat flat nipples that were an issue when my son was born and we tried b___stfeeding. He had a very weak desire to latch from the very beginning, and we (myself and lactation consultants) just couldn't get him on. I ended up using a nursing shield and with that nursed for 7 months until I had to quit due to supply issues and his b___st rejection. (I found out I was pregnant again when he was 6 months, but I think the shield was interfering with the supply anyways) I would find a la leche league near you and get some help from them, or find a lactation consultant. Whatever you decide to do, good luck! Tell your doctor/midwife about your concerns as well. He/she may be able to direct you to someone who could help. Just keep trying it and try to relax. I'm really excited this time about trying to nurse our daughter now that I know some possible complications we may have and am more informed. I'm sure you'll do just fine! :)

Alisonelecia, you reminded me of something else I meant to mention. I think you're thinking of a nipple shell. The shell is a hard dome shaped piece of plastic that you center over your nipple and it compresses around the nipple to try and draw it out. It didn't really work for me and was really messy with the milk (keep in mind though that I didn't use one until after ds was born) but it may help you Kmoselle. A nipple shield is a soft piece of silicone that you put over your nipple (looks like a longer nipple) to make latching easier. Like I said, it worked for 7 months with us, but the baby's chin isn't in direct contact with the b___st, stimulating milk production, so that can interfere with your supply. Medela does make both the shell and the shield, but ask your doctor first. GL!

Hwy Kmoselle, I had the same issue when my ds was born 6 yrs ago. I actually used a b___st pump which helped pull the nipple out. I know that sounds horrific but they toughen up just lke they do with nursing. Hoping I don't have the same issue this time around, I am 22 weeks.

Denise your pregnant!!!! OMG I have prayed for you! Back in Oct. 2006 I miscarried and you were the first and really only person to make me feel better and rea__sure me. I am so glad to here you are pregnant and 22 weeks along!!! I got pregnant Dec.2006 and went on to have a healthy baby boy and now, again, I am 13 weeks pregnant with #4!! I'm so glad to hear you are doing great- it gives me a BIG smile :-)

Hi Denim, thank you so much for your good wishes. I knew your name was familiar when I seen it on here. It seems I have been on this forum for so long. I was on and off for a while, after my 5th loss last year I had all but given up. But I guess I never truly gave up and glad I kept some hope in my heart. I am having a boy, my ds is 6 1/2 yrs and is delighted. I still cannot believe it. I am so happy to hear that you went on to have a little boy and now 13 weeks...brilliant news!!! What forum have you been on all this time? is it The Clean Slate? Keep in touch!! Denise

I am Mom to 3 and baby number 4 is on the way in March. I have inverted nipples also. I tried the nipple shields and tried pulling on them to stretch them out. It was frustrating and just didn't work well! During my 3rd pregnancy 4 years ago, my midwife actually suggested getting my nipples pierced. Yes, this sounds extreme and yes it hurt! However, I never had a problem nursing after that! I wore barbells until I was roughly 6 months pregnant, took them out and my nipples stayed out. The barbell trained the muscles. Yes, I was concerned that it would cause damage to the milk ducts and whatnot but I was a__sured by my OB that there were hundreds of them and only a very few were cut during the piercing. Plus my husband thought it was great! Haha Plus if you decide you like them, it is possible to keep them and still b___stfeed. Anyway, just a thought!