Patient's question:
I am 37 weeks pregnant and about to go into labor. However, my nipples have always been a problem. I would like to ask the experts what to do in my situation, as my nipples are inverted and haven't formed properly. If the baby is born and I want to breastfeed, without properly shaped nipples, the baby won't be able to feed. I am very worried.Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons for inverted nipples. One is physiological underdevelopment, and the other is pathological collapse of breast tissue. It is necessary to identify the specific cause of the inverted nipple and then treat it accordingly. Due to the special period of pregnancy, the flexible use of medication must be handled with particular caution. If the inverted nipple is caused by breast disease, breastfeeding is not recommended.