Can I still breastfeed after getting a nipple ring?
August 21, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
Some women who are considering a nipple ring worry about future
family plans. If they have children, they wonder, will they be able
to breastfeed their baby or babies or will having been pierced
interfere with nursing? The good news is that there’s no evidence
that a nipple ring has any effect on the breast’s ability to provide
nourishment or how well it performs when nursing.
In most cases, there is no difference in the feel of nursing or
how the baby will take the nipple. The only difference may be if you
had a poorly done piercing and there is some scar tissue, which may
make nursing slightly more uncomfortable. In rare cases, milk may
flow from the piercing hole where the nipple ring was, but this
doesn’t happen often, and only if a milk duct was nicked during the
piercing process. On the whole, however, you will feel no different
than any new mother breastfeeding.
In all cases, however, you should remove your nipple ring before
nursing your baby. It can interfere with milk flow when in place and
is also a breeding ground for bacteria if left in during and after
breastfeeding.
Don’t get a nipple ring put in while you are pregnant, because
the piercing can take several weeks to several months to heal, and
you do want to make sure your breast is completely healed before
nursing your child. Of course, no piercing is a good idea while you
are pregnant because of the added stress on the body.
If you already have a nipple ring or two, however, rest assured
that simply removing them will mean that you and your baby can bond
while you successfully breastfeed.
About the Author:
Lori Wilkerson is a successful freelance writer and publisher of
http://www.body-jewelry-useek.com. Body jewelry, piercing and tattooing information you seek to perfectly adorn your body.
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