The use of nipple shields: A review

• Main Authors: Selina Chow (Author), Ronald Chow (Author), Marko Popovic (Author), Henry T Lam (Author), Joav Merrick (Author), Søren Ventegodt MD (Author), Milica Milakovic (Author), Michael T Lam (Author), Mila Popovic (Author), Edward Chow (Author), Jelena Popovic (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A nipple shield is a breastfeeding aid with a nipple-shaped shield that is positioned over the nipple and areola prior to nursing. Nipple shields are usually recommended to mothers with flat nipples or in cases in which there is a failure of the baby to effectively latch onto the breast within the f...