Breastfeeding Preparation Tips

Nash and I have been attending a lot of birth classes lately and we are learning so much about breastfeeding. Here’s one interesting thing we learned that we never thought about before – Is your nipple ready for breastfeeding? 

Our nipples come in several sizes and shapes. I think most nipples are protruded, which is good for breastfeeding because it’s going to be easy for the baby to grasp your milk. For others, you may find yours either inverted or flat. If you have an inverted or flat nipples, it may be difficult for you to breastfeed your baby successfully.

 
I learned it is very common when you’re pregnant for the first time, nipples do not protrude completely. Now, in preparation for your breastfeeding plan, you will need to determine whether your nipples are flat or inverted. If so, you may want to use a nipple former. 

  
These are synthetic plastic cup shaped shells that apply pressure to your areola during the period of your pregnancy when the skin is said to be most elastic. Thanks to Medela Moms Philippines and you can get them now here in Manila for only PHP990.00/pair!


You have to wear them inside your bra for a few hours a day during your last trimester, so when the baby arrives, your nipples will be ready for breastfeeding! You will be advised to wear them for only 30 minutes on the first day. Then add an hour on every succeeding days until you can wear them for 8 hours. Yep, only up to a maximum of 8 hours per day and you should never sleep on them too. 

I also got the Medela Purelan 100 for nipple dryness. It contains 100% pure lanolin (wool wax) without any artificial additives or preservatives so you don't have to remove it before breastfeeding. It's also available at Medela Moms Philippines for only PHP600.00.