Breastfeeding Question??

Question

This probably sounds stupid but can you breastfeed if you have small nipples??

Answer 1

Oh yeah, the size of the nipples are really no matter.  The only time that it becomes difficult is if the nipples are inverted (or sortta suck inward).  But there are ways to resolve matters like that, such as the nipple air vent.

Answer 2

Yes!

Answer 3

yes for sure!! when ur pregnant ur body adjusts itself so that u'r able to feed ur baby no matter how ur b***s/nipples are! xx

Answer 4

Yes, absolutely.

Answer 5

yes you can!!!!!!  I was afraid I couldn't because a magazine described my nipples as inverted.  My lactation consultant told me that the nipples are not that important.  The baby has to latch on properly, that's it.  The nipple is just the hose (basically).  As long as baby has correct latch then they will get the milk.  They suck on your areola, not your nipple!  Good luck!

Answer 6

Yes absolutely. Nipple size, or breast size does not effect chances of successful breastfeeding. In fact, if anything, smaller nipples are a benefit as it will be easier for the baby to take in all or most of the nipple reducing the chances of any latch problems.

Answer 7

you absolutely can... if you have any difficulty with him/her latching on the talk to a lactation specialist at the hospital before leaving...

Answer 8

All women are diffrent. My mother did not breast feed her son or me at all, yet her sister feed all 3 of her children. It really has nothing to do if you have small nipples or not.