https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:49:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/innie-troubles#post-16034 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:22:28 +0000 Mrs. Bee 16034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>there are several things you can do -- wear breast shells at all times, pump briefly before breastfeeding to draw the nipple out, or use a nipple shield. i think eventually your nipples may remain drawn out from breastfeeding, and you should be able to breastfeed successfully! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/innie-troubles#post-16028 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:18:43 +0000 mrsjyw 16028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rachel: I am totally in the same boat. My mom and all her sisters weren't able to breastfeed either, which is another thing on top of my flat nip that is a potential obstacle! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/innie-troubles#post-16026 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:13:37 +0000 Shutterbug 16026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm super concerned about this - I really want to be successful at bf-ing, but I think this might derail me. I'd love to hear success stories (or struggles) from moms with flat/inverted nipples. I'm hoping I don't have to wear a plastic thingy on my boobs at all times, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/innie-troubles#post-15908 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:55:22 +0000 Mrsbells 15908@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know they have nipple guards they help people with inverted/ flat nipples<br /> <a href="http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/breastfeeding-devices/338/20mm-contact-nipple-shield" rel="nofollow">http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/products/breastfeeding-devices/338/20mm-contact-nipple-shield</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/innie-troubles#post-15901 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:52:44 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 15901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It can be. My right nipple wasn't an innie but didn't pop as much as the other and it was a problem breast for feeding. </p> <p>But that doesn't mean it won't. I'm sure some lactation consultants can help. its pretty common. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/innie-troubles#post-15881 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:35:03 +0000 mrsjyw 15881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This may be TMI, but wanted to get your experiences for future knowledge.</p> <p>I have a mild "innie"/flat nipple on my left boob. I've read that this shouldn't be a problem, but wanted to get real life info.</p> <p>Will this be an obstacle in breastfeeding? </p>