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Breastfeeding women frequently use silicone nipple shields for flat nipples or infant sucking issues. Most women successfully transition off shields, continuing breastfeeding long-term.

Area of Science:

  • Lactation and Breastfeeding Support
  • Infant Feeding Practices
  • Maternal Health Outcomes

Background:

  • Silicone nipple shields are commonly used to aid breastfeeding.
  • Understanding reasons for use and outcomes is crucial for lactation support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient perceptions and reasons for using silicone nipple shields.
  • To evaluate breastfeeding continuation rates after nipple shield use.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective telephone survey of 202 breastfeeding women.
  • Data collected on reasons for nipple shield use and duration.

Main Results:

  • Most common reasons for shield use: flat nipples (62%) and disorganized infant suck (43%).

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  • 67% of women continued breastfeeding after discontinuing shield use.
  • Median duration of shield use was 2 weeks.

    • Conclusions:

    • Silicone nipple shields are a valuable tool for addressing common breastfeeding challenges.
    • Continued breastfeeding is achievable for most mothers after shield discontinuation.