Dear Lactation Consultant,
I have heard a variety of responses to this question, but have never asked a lactation consultant. I've had my nipples pierced for almost three years. I want more than anything to be able to breastfeed my son (I'm due in November).
One doctor told me that I have to take the piercings out and let the holes close if I want to breastfeed successfully, while another told me that as long as the jewelry isn't in while I'm breastfeeding it was fine to keep them pierced. Who was right? What should I do?
It is important to give your baby the best start in life and breast milk is one of the very best things you can do for your baby. Your nipple piercings should not prevent you from breastfeeding.
Dear Lactation Consultant,
I'm wondering if you can tell me if I can still breastfeed after I had nipple rings? I took them out a long time ago (2 years) but they seemed to leave permanent holes. I'm scared they might have caused damage, where no milk will come out or too much milk. Thanks for your time.
It is important to give your baby the best start in life and breast milk is one of the very best things you can do for your baby. Your nipple piercings should not prevent you from breastfeeding.
Dear Lactation Consultant,
I'm wondering if you can tell me if I can still breastfeed after I had nipple rings? I took them out a long time ago (2 years) but they seemed to leave permanent holes. I'm scared they might have caused damage, where no milk will come out or too much milk. Thanks for your time.
Dear Lactation Consultant,
I have heard a variety of responses to this question, but have never asked a lactation consultant. I've had my nipples pierced for almost three years. I want more than anything to be able to breastfeed my son (I'm due in November).
One doctor told me that I have to take the piercings out and let the holes close if I want to breastfeed successfully, while another told me that as long as the jewelry isn't in while I'm breastfeeding it was fine to keep them pierced. Who was right? What should I do?
