I will definitly back you up on that one Kelly. They are difficult to feed the baby through, and the sensation is lessened on the nipple, which will go against making more milk for mum. Its basically like a nipple condom - and we all know those suck!!

It was certainly a last resort for me, and they were only used on one side, so Jenna was still getting normal nipple action, but if I hadn't come across them, it was going to be seriously, seriously bad news for me. I was borderline mastitis (bright red sore booby and cold/hot sweats during the night), so it was a godsend. And it was about 6 weeks for me before I could part with it. By that time the ulcer had almost gone and I didn't have any more pain, althought I have a lovely scar!
I think though the point thats being made is if you have to feed with a shield, its still better than going for the bottle.

Fletch - mine used to fall off too sometimes, I'm trying to think what I did to keep it on. I think I sort of held it with one hand while attaching her with the other, then adjusting and stuff and then I think I was able to relax. Once the letdown came through it stayed on.

They are only about $15 a set Ithink, so if they are the way you go Soph 2 sets are probably affordable, andfar more convenient.