examined the effect of Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) practices on duration of breastfeeding, defined as any feeding, in 2003 among 317 first-time mothers.

The open-ended questions about maternal satisfaction were not shared in the article; therefore it is unknown how these challenges with supplementation and milk supply impacted maternal attitude of NS use. Although 12 mothers viewed NS use as a complication for breastfeeding, there was no correlation between this perception and discontinuation of NS use.If you’ve dealt with any (or all) of these situations — particularly nipple pain — you might be ready to throw in the breastfeeding towel. Even if you prefer using a nipple shield at first, these aren’t designed to be a permanent solution. People use nipple shields when their baby is learning how to breastfeed, usually in the first several weeks after birth. This chart review demonstrates that a seasoned lactation consultant can have some success with NS use in cases of infant breast refusal. You should only use a nipple shield after weighing the pros and cons with your healthcare provider or lactation consultant.

Data were collected from 202 of 287 eligible mothers who were 1 month to 3 years postpartum and who had discontinued NS use. Nipple shields are small devices that simulate the shape of the nipples and can be applied to the nipples to facilitate breastfeeding in the presence of certain complications. Compared to breastfeeding with no NS, video-recorded infant suckling patterns were also significantly altered when a “Mexican hat” was in place, whereas little difference (e. You may even hear your own parents wonder aloud: Where was that product when we had a newborn at home?This study evaluated the effectiveness of a medical topical treatment device named Silver Cap(®) (Depofarma S. If a nipple shield is not recommended, they’ll help you find a solution so you can continue with breastfeeding.

Given the small sample sizes, limited follow-up time, and lack of meaningful statistical measures, these studies should be cautiously interpreted.Data were collected in an informal manner by multiple lay volunteers, possibly resulting in inconsistent data collection.