Pierced nipple won’t interfere with breastfeeding
August 25, 2004
By: Lori Wilkerson
If you’ve had your nipple pierced and are now considering a
family or have discovered you are pregnant, you may be concerned
about your ability to breastfeed your infant. You shouldn’t lose any
sleep over this, because there have been studies done recently that
indicate that there’s no connection between nipple piercing and
difficulty with breastfeeding. As long as you had your pierced
nipple done at least one year before attempting to nurse, there is
no reason you should have any problems according to most piercing
experts and the LaLeche League, a recognized expert in the area of
breastfeeding and lactation.
The reason it isn’t suggested you breastfeed with a recently
pierced nipple is because it may not be fully healed, which can lead
to infection. If you already have a piercing, of course, this isn’t
a problem in most cases. There are a few things to keep in mind that
will make breastfeeding with a pierced nipple easier.
A pierced nipple that is horizontal generally works better than
one that is vertical, perhaps because it usually forms less scar
tissue and engages less of the milk ducts. In any case, this more
common type of pierced nipple is also the one that is best for
breastfeeding.
Because pierced nipples involve putting the jewelry through an
area where there are milk ducts, you may experience an interesting
phenomenon when you nurse – milk may come out of the piercing holes!
The good news is that this doesn’t affect breastfeeding at all. The
baby will either lap it up while sucking or you will have some
spillage. That’s it.
The most important thing to keep in mind is to always remove your
nipple jewelry before nursing. This prevents any choking hazard for
the baby and any potential infection for you. So if you have a
pierced nipple, don’t regret it because now you’re pregnant and want
to bond with your baby. Go ahead, take out that jewelry and
breastfeed, and you can still wear the jewelry when you’re done!
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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