Feeding with inverted nipples

[Sparklingraspberry1]

Anyone breastfeed successfully with grade 2 inverted nipples?

I am TTC#1 and would love to breast feed but I am aware this might be a massive issue for both me and baby and I want to make the experience as positive as I can for both of us.

Any advice??

Not sure what grade 2 is, but I managed to breastfeed both my dcs successfully. My nipples were flat, though respond to stimulation iykwim.

With dc1 I was recommended to use a nipples shield to start with, dc sucked, nipple came out and filled nipple shape in shield. After a while I didn't need to use the shield as my nipples became less inverted, and my breastfeeding technique improved.

Hopefully you can too. Good luck with the ttc part

Look up supple cups. I have flat nipples (so not inverted) but had a lot of trouble feeding my first and eventually had to switch to ff. I got these when pregnant with my 2nd and used them to pull the nipples out before latching. I only needed to use them for about 2 weeks and then my nipples were a bit more extended but all my baby was old enough to have gotten the hang of latching even when there wasn’t much there to grab on to. He’s 3 months now and it’s been lovely and no problems at all. Worth a try to see if it helps. You can use them antenatally as well towards the end of 3rd tri.

I have inverted nipples but haven’t had them diagnosed with a particular grade. A quick Google suggests they are grade 2 though.

I breastfed each of my dc for over a year, so it’s definitely possible. They did get cracked and sore at the start. I used Lansinoh, but this was 10 years ago so there might be other products around now.

Thank you so much ladies.
I was so worried. I'll give it a try anyway at least I know it's possible.

There are gadgets such as Niplette, that encourage the nipples to become permanently improved. Best used prior to pregnancy, when you are less sensitive.