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.
1. Nundy S: Breastfeeding in the 1990s (editorial). Nat Med J India3:155-159, 1990
2.
2. Savage King F: Helping Mothers to Breastfeed. African Medical and Research Foundation; Nairobi, Kenya. Oxford: Oxford University Press; 1985, pp. 13-14
3.
3. Lawrence RA: Breastfeeding: A Guide to the Medical Profession, 3rd ed.St. Louis, Missouri: C.V. Mosby Company, 1989; pp. 184-186
4.
4. Hoffman JB: A suggested treatment for inverted nipples. Am J Obstet Gynecol66:346-346, 1953
5.
5. Clark M: A study of four methods of nipple care offered to postpartum mothers. NZ Nurs J78:16-18, 1985
6.
6. Whitley N: Preparation of the breast for breastfeeding: A oneyear follow-up of 34 mothers. JOGN Nurs7: 44-48, 1978
7.
7. Victora CG, Smith PG, Vaughan JP, et al: Evidence for protection by breastfeeding against infant deaths from infectious diseases in Brazil. Lancet2:319-322, 1987
8.
8. Howie PW, Forsyth JS, Ogston SA, et al: Protective effect of breastfeeding against infection. Br Med J300:11-16, 1990
9.
9. Gangal HT, Gangal MH: Suction method for correcting flat nipples or inverted nipples. Plast Reconstr Surg61:294-296, 1978
10.
10. Woolridge M: The anatomy of infant sucking and aetiology of sore nipples. Midwifery2:164-171, 1986
