inverted nipple; non-lactating nipple
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
inverted nipple; flat nipple that does not protrude
technicalMedical term describing a nipple that is retracted or flat rather than protruding. Can be congenital or acquired.
It is difficult for babies to latch onto an inverted nipple, requiring assistive tools.
She was born with inverted nipples, but this does not affect her health.
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Inverted nipples can be corrected through surgery.
noun
non-lactating nipple; nipple from which milk cannot be expressed
technicalRefers to a nipple that does not produce milk or from which an infant cannot effectively suckle milk, often due to blockage, inversion, or insufficient lactation.
The baby sucked for a long time, but it turned out to be a non-lactating nipple that produced no milk at all.
This nipple is blocked and needs a lactation consultant to help unblock it.
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It is important to initiate breastfeeding promptly after delivery to avoid developing a non-lactating nipple.