Flat nipples are one of the most common features of the structure of the breast. Special symptoms and uncomfortable sensations in this condition are not noted. Problems can arise only during lactation . At once it is necessary to note, that flat nipples on a breast at all are not an obstacle for the beginning of thoracal feeding. Still, a woman is breastfeeding, not one part of her.
The problem of smoothed nipple
For a better understanding of the situation, let's analyze how flat nipples look, and what is their peculiarity. Visually, unlike the usual form, it is smoother. To clarify the presence of such a feature can be a simple test. To do this, it is necessary to press the top and bottom areas of the areola. In this case, the flattened nipple does not protrude forward. Also, there is no clear reaction to different stimulation. For example, the effect of cold, it will not harden.
Many women are interested in what to do if the nipples are flat and what the consequences can be. In fact, there is nothing wrong with this particular feature of the structure of the breast. It is known that during pregnancy, under the influence of changes in the hormonal background, the structure of the gland acquires a more convenient form for feeding. In addition, often during the lactation period without any additional effects, the appearance of the nipple changes. That is, from the smoothed it may well become more convex. Therefore, when feeding flat nipples after a couple of days will stop being a problem.
How to feed with features of the structure of the breast?
In the presence of flat nipples it is important to understand how to feed the baby correctly. To do this, it is only necessary to choose a comfortable position and help the child to grasp the entire areola with the mouth. After all, all the problems associated with lactation, are due to the wrong application of the baby to the chest. If possible, do not feed the baby from the bottle. Since this greatly facilitates the process of sucking. In the future, the baby will simply give up the breast because it is easier for him to take food from a bottle than to do retracting movements with his mouth.
In some cases, you can prepare your mammary glands before lactation for lactation. The following methods are used for this:
- the use of lining - "shapers" of the nipples;
- special massage exercises.
And immediately before feeding, it is permissible to use various "suction" devices that help to correct this difference. For this purpose, it is possible to use a manual breast pump or a special device similar to a syringe.