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Will i be able to breastfeed if i have nipple piercings?
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Yes: You can breastfeed if you have nipple piercings. Although you will have to take the piercings out. We wouldn't want the baby to swallow a ring (they could choke on it). The small holes left by the ring may leak milk at times when you aren't feeding but it won't hurt you or your baby.
Answered 2/26/2014
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Yes but: Yes but you will have to let the holes close.
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