Actually, the risks are not really existant, in all the studies I've seen. And I've worked as a somewhat lactation consultant, so I'm not just talkin out my ass here, lol Since the nipple is almost like a sponge of ductworks, putting metal through it still leaves plenty of room for milk to flow. I guess, if there was to be some horrible infection, with significant scarring throughout the entirity of the nipple/into the araeola, there could be *some* chance of this interfering with milk flow. However, I have never heard of a case of it.

The BIGGEST thing to remember is to NOT leave the jewelry in while actually feeding. While the chances of it opening and being swallowed is minimal, the suction power alone from those wee ones could probably damn near rip the things out!

My $0.02 anyway...
Mae

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