mine too

If you plan to have a child and breastfeed in the future, you may wonder if you should get your nipples pierced at all. I've had people tell me they've heard all kinds of crazy rumors about breastfeeding with pierced nipples, but you only need to concern yourself with the facts. The facts are that in most cases, pierced nipples do not cause a problem when breastfeeding; in fact, some have found that it actually increases their milk flow (flow, not production), making it easier to nurse. Some nursing mothers say they even keep the jewelry in (including during feedings), although I personally do not recommend this. You need to carefully consider what goes into your child's mouth at all times, and a piercing can be a breeding ground for bacteria. It's much easier to keep it clean without the jewelry in place.

If you remove the jewelry permanently while you are nursing, the hole may very well close up and then you would need to repierce your nipple when you are ready. If you remove the jewelry only for feeding sessions, it shouldn't be a problem replacing it after the feeding is over. But constant removal and replacement of the jewelry can be annoying or even cause the piercing to become sore. Since breastfeeding can already cause sore nipples, you really won't want to cause any additional aggravation.

The decision is ultimately yours. You have to decide whether you want the piercing enough now, even if you may lose it later. Once you have a child, you will also have to decide if you are going to keep the jewelry in or remove it. Whatever decisions you make, it should be in the best interest of any future or present child. Nurturing your child through breastfeeding is one of the most important things you can do during the beginning of their life. Making sure that everything that enters their mouths and bodies during that time is clean and safe is also your responsibility.

So, unless you have a medical reason, getting your nipples pierced now and breastfeeding somewhere down the line should cause no complications. However, if you are currently pregnant or nursing, you will not be able to get any piercings until 6 weeks after the baby has been weaned.

http://tattoo.about.com/cs/piercefaq/a/110603a_2.htm

well cringe does mean to retract, so it was a valid question............and I told you about the "sir" three times now......lol

as typically 6 weeks later you are no longer lactating.

Guess that means I've struck out...or that I don't listen...or that it is completely ingrained in me...take your pick, Peccy, it's still not meant to be disrespectful. Plus...I did say I'd try...trying implies there may be failure, you know....

I need to validate this cringing of nipples, ladies send pics............lol

Oh, Peccy...you're just ALWAYS thinking!

What happens to a mother to be if her nipples are pierced? Does she leak? Does the baby begin to choke because milk comes out of three holes? I wonder?

You should pierce your nipples Peccy

You should pierce your nipples Peccy

Just as soon as you get your nuts pierced Mirror......lol

~According to that document right there, you can effectively breast feed with a piercing in...however it is not recommended, so you can take it out, breast feed, and put the piercing back in.

I know a lot about piercings, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having a pierced nipple while breast feeding except if you keep it in while you breast feed. ~



i understand that completely, fear. the point i made is that i am no longer breastfeeding. have not done it for almost 5 years. but am still lactating. went to get my nipples pierced. they will not pierce me.