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Name: red87

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I am due to have my baby girl on the 12th of this month and I really really want to breastfeed - mostly because of all the positive things that come from it....The reason I am worried I might not be able to is because my nipples are pretty small. From what I understand some women have inverted nipples - mine aren't like that they are just really small...Will I still be able to breastfeed my baby with small nipples?? ↓

Name: mamal | Date: Jul 4th, 2008 2:40 AM

ABSOLUTELY!!!!! Big, small, normal or not all of which are able to breastfeed very well.
You are going to do great!! Have you taken a class? Read any articles?
I am here for you if you ever need any help or encouragement!!! ↑

Name: red87 | Date: Jul 6th, 2008 4:52 AM

Thanks so much! I was a little worried, hopefully I can breastfeed without too many problems. I will probably be back here with questions so hopefully your around! I have read some other posts on this forum just to see what other women have been experiencing with breastfeeding and your words are always encouraging and you always have some helpful tips...I have 7 days left till my due date so my little girl will be here soon :o) ↑

Name: princessgirl246 | Date: Jul 7th, 2008 12:52 PM

Yes you will still be able to breastfeed. If you do have any problems though medela makes breast shields that go over your nipple and will help you to breastfeed they are sold at babysrus I have inverted nipples and my baby would not latch on these have alowed me to breastfeed ↑

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Name: frenchy2000 | Date: Jul 10th, 2008 2:04 AM

you'll be good. it doesn't matter what size you have. the only thing that stinks about breast feeding is the weening part. but you have much time until that ↑

Name: mamal | Date: Jul 10th, 2008 1:38 PM

Your time is approaching quickly. Good Luck and remember YOU CAN DO IT!!! Make sure to let the delivery team know that you are a breastfeeder and not to offer baby a bottle. Even if jaundice appears know that you can still and should breastfeed.

Frenchy2000~ Ideally no child should be weaned from the breast. I always promote self weaning. It is best for mama & child. ↑