To Nipple Shield or not to Nipple Shield?

In this episode Katie takes Rachel into a conversation about why the nipple shield topic gets Katie’s knickers in a Twist. 

 We discuss: 

• The history of their use from1500s to present day
•  How the research might not be telling the right story?
•  Why are they so controversial? 
• We ask do nipple shields affect how much milk the baby can take out of the breast?
•  When might be a good reason to use a nipple shield – way more reasons than you probably think! 
• How do you get the right fit, and who are we fitting the shield for, the baby’s mouth or the mum’s nip?
•  Do babies attach differently when they use one?
•  And we discuss how to wean off from using a nipple shield.

All this and tons more packed in to one episode for your eager lug’ols.  

Head over to The Latch Revolution Podcast to continue the conversations with Katie James and Johanna Sargeant, IBCLCs

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