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Retracted nipples, instead of growth

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Rupsie
I'm 25 weeks pregnant and have more inverted nipples than at the start of the pregnancy. Is this due to pregnancy or is it concerning? I thought they were supposed to grow in preparation for breastfeeding? Has anyone here experienced this?

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  1. madewithlove #2

    It's about whether they retract when you stimulate them, you know.

  2. Rupsie started this #3

    Thanks for your reply! Yeah, I do try, but it doesn't help. And that makes me feel insecure.

  3. madewithlove #4

    You really don't need to be insecure. Maybe you'll find something helpful on this site:
    https://www.medela.nl/breastfeeding/your-breastfeeding-period/flat-retracted-or-pierced-nipples

  4. Rupsie started this #5

    Thank you!

  5. Anne #6

    I have no idea, if the nipple really goes inward I'd ask the midwife about it? Can't hurt to ask there either. Mine are a bit bigger now I think than they were, not from the start. No idea what's normal here

  6. Rupsie started this #7

    Anne, thanks for your reply. I'll definitely ask about it next week. I also thought growth would be normal, but it's actually the other way around. I'm not getting anything with stimulation either, which was usually normal. That's why I thought it was worth asking

  7. Marieke #8

    That does sound weird if it's actually decreasing. I'm no expert either, so it's a good idea to ask your midwife about it. They have a lot more experience with this and can check it out for you. Better to be sure.

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