Treatment of Inverted Nipples a Using Disposable Syringe
- 1 March 1993
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Human Lactation
- Vol. 9 (1) , 27-29
- https://doi.org/10.1177/089033449300900127
Abstract
Seven mothers who had inverted nipples were helped to breastfeed their infants with the assistance of a simple device made from a 10ml disposable syringe. These women were able to successfully breastfeed within one week. On follow-up, these mothers were able to sustain adequate breastfeeding.Keywords
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