Should she ditch the nipple shields??

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I am going to visit a friend tomorrow who is feeding using nipple shields - baby doesnt seem particulary contented or feeding for very long. My instinct is to say 'ditch the shields', but is that right? Little baby now doesnt want to latch on without them apparently. He is a week old. Would love some advice and she will appreciate it too, Thanks.

Hi CharBell - Yes it's a great feeling to be free isn't - that's what breastfeeding is all about. I also had a blocked duct yesterday and came on mumsnet to check for solutions and I'm pleased to say that since prising the dried milk from off my nipple (VERY CAREFULLY WITH A STERILISED NEEDLE!) the backlog of milk poured out for approx 1 1/2 - 2 minutes before stopping! The next feed was pain-free PHEW! No wonder it hurt though! I feel like I can tackle about anything now having been through all I have encountered over the last 3 months! Thanks for your support everyone! Kerry