Sorry - Definitely TMI Nursing Question...

DKA1026 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 01:02 PM

Sorry - Definitely TMI Nursing Question...

Has anyone ever used 'shells' to...ahem...'prepare' your breasts for nursing? Do they work? Can anyone recommend a specific brand? Thanks!

Stacey1403 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 01:17 PM

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In every nursing book and research I have done before I started nursing they pretty much say these are a bad idea. I would go take a BF class for more info. In all fairness I must say I have never used them.

DKA1026 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 01:23 PM

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Thanks Stacey! I'm taking a bfing class while in the hospital, but I'm reading up a lot before then. They mentioned them in a couple of books as helpful....

Stacey1403 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 01:30 PM

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Like I said I have never used them so I can't say for sure they stink or not I would definitely ask your BF instructor she will be helpful I'm sure After the intial ouchyness you will love BF'd

Claud2001 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 03:26 PM

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In the BFing class I took and in the books I read, they were always recommended as helpful. However, I did not have a need for them. I've also read that they can help AFTER the baby is born, to 'catch' any leaks...again, I don't know from personal experience, but just something I read.

kptoys Posted: Nov 07, 2003 03:28 PM

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a friend of mine is a la Leche league leader. She said that if you have inverted nipples then you should wear the shields not to bring out the nipple. I dont know about wearing them before if they arent inverted

DKA1026 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 03:37 PM

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Not inverted, but I heard that the more 'out there' they are, the better (and less pain while bf!!!)....Thanks for your help!

michele31 Posted: Nov 07, 2003 04:04 PM

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bring this up in your class and let us all know the answer. I would love to hear what the teacher says.

kptoys Posted: Nov 07, 2003 04:10 PM

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Its been my experience that the nipples will get out there by the sucking of the baby. Its all about how the baby latches on properly that will give you no pain and success. I never used the pads but I have the BFing experience.