“If your baby is struggling with their latch, a nipple shield may be the answer to your prayers.⁠ ⁠ ➡️ Inverted or Flat Nipples⁠ ➡️ Tongue Tie⁠ ➡️ Sore Nipples⁠ ➡️ Premature Baby⁠ ⁠ These are all reasons why your IBCLC may recommend that you try using a nipple shield when breastfeeding.⁠ ⁠ My favorite brand? Haakaa of course!⁠ ⁠ Haakaa has two types of Nipple Shields - their Breastfeeding Nipple Shields and their Standard Shields. ⁠ ⁠ Let's explore the differences!⁠ ⁠ Breastfeeding Nipple Shields attach to your breast with suction - think of them like a mini manual pump! These shields have a base and a chamber, and then a teat which extends to create actual physical space between your nipple and your baby's mouth. ⁠ ⁠ The shield is applied to the breast in a similar way to the #OGHaakaa pump by squeezing out air which creates suction. When baby starts to feed, the suction increases, stimulating your breast and starting the transfer of milk to your baby. ⁠ ⁠ These shields are available in two teat styles. ⁠ ⁠ The Orthodontic teat is thumb-shaped and designed to mimic your own nipple, reducing nipple confusion in babies who are exclusively breastfed. ⁠ ⁠ The round teat is similar to a baby bottle - it's perfect for combo-fed bubs, or those transitioning to a bottle. ⁠ ⁠ Haakaa also has standard silicone nipple shields - and these are great as they mold so well to your nipple for a natural feel. I recommend these for more minor discomfort. ⁠ ⁠ Remember, nipple shields are only a temporary fix to breastfeeding issues, but are a great tool to utilize if needed, and can save your breastfeeding journey when there are latch issues.⁠ ⁠ Follow @labor.nurse.mama for pregnancy, birth, & postpartum education that makes sense and empowers.⁠” #repost @labor.nurse.mama 💕 .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠