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Lactation Consultant

Category - Pathology

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You are consulting with a pregnant woman who wants to breastfeed. The mother has inverted nipples. What should you tell this pregnant mother?
  1. Mothers with inverted nipples can successfully breastfeed.
  2. Mothers with inverted nipples are rarely successful with breastfeeding.
  3. Reassure the mother that milk-based formula is just as good as breast milk.
  4. Bottle feeding is pleasurable, but it is without the same nutritional benefits.
Explanation
Answer: A - When you are consulting with a pregnant woman who wants to breastfeed but has inverted nipples, you should you tell this pregnant mother that mothers with inverted nipples can successfully breastfeed. Breastfeeding mothers report that breastfeeding is pleasurable and milk-based formulas are not a nutritional equivalent to breast milk.
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