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SHIELD, NIPPLE

Known as: nipple shield, nipple shields 
A nipple shield is a device consisting of a cover used to protect the nipple of a nursing woman. This generic device does not include nursing pads… 
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Review
2010
Review
2010
Health professionals' attitudes and use of nipple shields for breastfeeding women.
OBJECTIVE No professional guidelines exist regarding nipple shield use for nursing women. This study was done to determine health… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
A pilot study of maternal and term infant outcomes associated with ultrathin nipple shield use.
OBJECTIVE To examine maternal satisfaction with nipple shield use and maternal and infant physiological outcomes of breastfeeding… 
Review
2004
Review
2004
Women’s Experiences Using a Nipple Shield
An informal, retrospective telephone survey of 202 breastfeeding women was conducted over an 8-month period of time, assessing… 
Review
1996
Review
1996
Clinical Use of Silicone Nipple Shields
Use of nipple shields is controversial. However, when weaning is imminent, they may enable breast-refusing infants to transfer… 
Review
1996
Review
1996
Use of a Silicone Nipple Shield with Premature Infants
Nipple shields have been used with premature infants to facilitate breastfeeding in certain circumstances. In this paper… 
1996
1996
Mothers' Reports of the Outcome of Nipple Shield Use
Although nipple shields have undergone significant design improvements in recent years, many lactation consultants are reluctant… 
1990
1990
The effect of nipple shields on maternal milk volume.
This study was conducted to evaluate nipple shields and determine whether altered nipple shield design would change the amount of… 
1987
1987
Serum Prolactin and Cortisol Levels After Suckling for Varying Periods of Time and the Effect of a Nipple Shield
Plasma prolactin and cortisol levels were measured in mothers breast feeding with or without the use of a thin latex nipple… 
1982
1982
The continuous measurement of milk intake at a feed in breast-fed babies.
Review
1933
Review
1933
LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN
The continued occurrence of lead poisoning in children, despite the efforts of physicians, health agencies and insurance… 
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