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A member asked:
Does having a nipple piercing affect breast feeding?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It shouldn't: interfere with nursing as long as the jewelry is removed before putting baby to breast. Nipple rings or studs could definitely interfere with proper latch and are also a choking hazard.
Answered 3/19/2017
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Possibly: Nipple Piercings have led to cellulitis & abscesses. The jewelry can snag against clothing with potential of traumatic tears to the nipple. Additionally, scar tissue on the nipple or jewelry can block a milk duck & in some cases make it more difficult to latch during breastfeeding.
Answered 11/1/2015
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