Patient's question:
My friend has small nipples, and they might be slightly concave too. Her baby just won't latch onto the breast, which is causing her a lot of distress. I'm also pregnant, and my nipples are quite small too, so I'm very worried about whether I'll face the same issue during breastfeeding. Could you please ask the doctor how to prevent this from happening?Doctor's answer:
Hospitals or baby supply stores should sell nipple protectors, so you can buy one. If the baby still can't suck the milk, you can then buy a nipple puller to pull the nipple out, trying to encourage the baby to suck your nipple more. Over time, it should be able to draw milk. The advice I gave you above is for what you should do after giving birth. Now, you need to use a warm towel to apply heat to your nipple every day and combine it with massage, which should help it heal.