Were you given a nipple shield by a nurse or a lactation consultant in the hospital? Does the nipple shield feel cumbersome or stressful, and now you are wondering how you can wean off of it? Or perhaps you are someone who works with families in the postpartum period, like a doula or a pediatrician and you would like some pointers about how to help families wean from the nipple shield.This episode features information about:

• Taking the pressure off of weaning from the nipple shield
• Low stress methods for weaning from the shield
• The time you should expect to be able to wean
• What you should do if you can’t wean after that amount of time

Head to Apple Podcasts or Spotify for more Milk Making Minutes episodes!Listen to Episode of The Milk Making Minutes on Amazon Music too!To book a lactation consultation with me, visit my website: www.quabbinbirthservices.com. In many cases I can bill your insurance, or create a superbill for you to submit for reimbursement. I offer virtual consults for clients outside of my service area!To buy books about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting, and to support the show while doing it, go to my bookshop!My music was composed by Nela Ruiz. You can get her to make music for your project  by visiting her website: https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Follow me on IG @lonigrosh to laugh about baby feeding (so you don’t cry) and to see photos of guests. Follow me on TikTok to answer questions of the day and ponder systemic inequities together: @lonigroshibclc