Patient's question:
I have already given birth, but my nipples are still inverted. My child can't eat properly and can't get enough. I'm too embarrassed to ask others how to fix it. I'm very worried that if this continues for a long time, it might become permanent. Please help me, thank you.What kind of help do I need: How to deal with inverted nipples when a newborn can't feed
Doctor's answer:
If it is found that the nipple is inverted (nipple retraction), women are advised to correct it in a timely manner. Depending on the situation, the following methods can be used.First is manual traction. Regularly pulling the nipple can make the breasts weak and reduce the supporting force of the surrounding skin, achieving some "shaping" effect.
Second is suction therapy. After early pregnancy, use a breast pump to suction the nipple several times a day, utilizing its negative pressure to make the nipple protrude.
Third is using a nipple corrector to treat flat or inverted nipples.