How do you use a pigeon nipple shield?
How do I use a nipple shield?
- Soak in warm water.
- Gently stretch the shield onto the breast, drawing the nipple and areola into the raised portion of the shield.
- Tickle your baby’s nose with your shield-covered nipple.
- Bring the baby toward your breast while holding the nipple shield in place with your thumb and finger.
How do nipple shields go on?
Moisten the edges of the nipple shield with lukewarm water to help prevent it from moving. Gently turn the nipple shield inside out. Smooth it onto your breast, so the tip of your nipple fits into the nipple of the shield. It should be tight against your breast with your nipple extending into the tip.
How do you clean a nipple shield pigeon?
Cleaning the nipple shield
- Generally there is no need to sterilise the nipple shield after each use.
- Rinse in cold water after use, then wash in hot soapy water and rinse under hot running water.
- Drain, dry and store in a clean covered container.
How do I know if my nipple shield is working?
How do I know if I’m using a nipple shield correctly?
- Your baby is attached deeply onto the breast.
- It doesn’t hurt or pinch when your baby sucks.
- The shield isn’t puckered or dented when your baby is latched.
- You hear and see your baby swallowing.
- Your baby is sucking and swallowing in a regular pattern.
When should you use a nipple shield?
Nipple shields are intended for moms who are experiencing serious latch problems and should be used temporarily under the guidance of a Lactation Professional (find one in your area here).
How do I get my baby to latch on with a nipple shield?
Stretch the shield over your breast, with the tip centred over your nipple. The nipple shield should be tight against your breast with your nipple extending into the tip. If necessary, you can express milk into the tip or drip expressed milk onto the outside to encourage your baby to latch on.
Do nipple shields reduce pain?
A shield cannot correct underlying problems, especially those of sore and damaged nipples or low milk production. And if your baby is not attached well he may compress your nipple, causing damage and intense pain. When your baby latches on deeply at the breast he gets plenty of milk.
How do I know if nipple shield is working?
These signs mean you’re using the shield correctly:
- Your baby is attached deeply onto the breast.
- It doesn’t hurt or pinch when your baby sucks.
- The shield isn’t puckered or dented when your baby is latched.
- You hear and see your baby swallowing.
- Your baby is sucking and swallowing in a regular pattern.
When should I use a nipple shield?
Is it OK to use nipple shield all the time?
A nipple shield is usually meant to be used for a short time. It might be used longer in some cases, such as with a premature baby. After that, your baby will probably be able to breastfeed without a nipple shield. But as long as your baby is gaining weight using the nipple shield, it’s OK to keep using it.