The most common difference is having flat or inverted nipples, sometimes also called retracted nipples. This doesn’t affect your ability to produce breast milk or breastfeed your baby, but it can make breastfeeding a little bit trickier (at least initially).
Additionally, can you still breast feed with flat nipples?
Breastfeeding with flat nipples is possible, though it can be difficult for some women. You can try a number of techniques and devices to coax your nipple out or talk with your doctor about surgical options. In many cases, women with flat nipples will be able to breast feed without an issue.
Likewise, people ask, how common are flat or inverted nipples?
Truly inverted nipples are caused by adhesions beneath the nipples that bind the skin to the underlying tissues. They’re actually quite common; an estimated 10 to 20 percent of women have flat or inverted nipples. For some women, nipple stimulation or cold temperatures can draw the nipples out temporarily.
How do I feed my baby with inverted nipples?
compressing your breast just behind your areola with your fingers in a ‘V’ or ‘C’ shape to push your nipple outwards. touching your nipple briefly with a cold compress or ice cube to make it erect. hand expressing or using a breast pump for a couple of minutes before a feed to pull your nipple out more.