Breastfeeding

Question

Hi mummies!! I am a first time mum.. My Lo is 10 days old. I have inverted flat nipples that made latching very challenging for my lo. She would struggle and cry each time I try to latch her. My nipples cracked badly and started bleeding too.. so I started using nipple shield whenever I latch her on.. Now she rejects my nipple and struggles whenever I try to latch her directly to my nipple.. :( QnzIsit okay to let her continue using nipple shield whenever she latch? Will this decrease my milk supply? How often should I pump and how long should I pump each session? Currently I pump for about 30 mins each breast but only able to yield about 50mls in total? What can I do to increase my milk supply?

diana · Answer

Mommy i joined a group of fellow breastfeeding moms. They advised to better start pumping at 6th week coz early pumping may result to over supply. To increase milk supply you need to direct latch and drink plenty of water, but since you have inverted nipple you had to see a lactation consultant to learn on your LO's correct way to latch.