Patient's question:
When I had my first child, breastfeeding was difficult, and the baby didn't suck the milk well. At that time, being a first-time mother and knowing nothing, I thought it was just the baby not suckling the milk. This time, when I got pregnant, I found out that my nipples were inverted. I think the reason why the baby didn't suck well during my first pregnancy was because of this. I'm very worried that I won't be able to breastfeed the baby again. Since I didn't breastfeed my first child, the baby's health was very poor, and he was always getting sick. I'm really worried. Is it normal for nipples to be inverted?Doctor's answer:
A normal nipple is cylindrical, elevated about 1.5-2 centimeters above the breast plane, appearing as a nodule. If the nipple is not elevated against the breast skin and does not rise when pulled, it is referred to as nipple inversion. It is recommended to manually pull the nipple outwards from the skin. Use your thumb and index finger to grip the nipple horizontally or transversely and pull it outward continuously or intermittently for about thirty minutes. Alternate between both nipples. Perform this 3-5 times daily.Mechanical suction: Using a manual or electric breast pump, leverage the principle of negative pressure to draw the nipple out. Similarly, sustain or intermittently pull the nipple for about thirty minutes, alternating between both nipples. Do this 3-5 times daily.
Both of these correction methods can yield good results after two months.