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A member asked:

What to do about nipple piercings and breast feeding.?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Remove Jewelry: Just take the jewelry out before feedings; there shouldn't be any problems nursing with pierced nipples.

Dr Jassey agreed

Answered 3/23/2018

3.7k views

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