Patient's question:
Doctor, I am currently 36 weeks pregnant, but my breasts have not reduced in size at all, and I have noticed that my nipples are inverted. I have tried a series of massages, but it hasn't improved. My mother also has inverted nipples. With delivery just around the corner, I would like to consult about whether inverted nipples affect breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if during pregnancy, apart from the condition of inverted nipples, it may affect breastfeeding in the later stage, it is currently recommended that you can frequently pull the nipples outward by hand and persist for a period of time. Some patients may recover to normal conditions. If the effect is not good, you can also decide to use a breast pump or undergo minor surgery for correction. Additionally, there may be the possibility of conditions such as fibroadenomas that need to be removed.