Introduction: Breastfeeding is the natural process of feeding an infant with milk directly from the breast and is the most suitable source of nutrition for all newborns and infants. Mother and child are active partners in breastfeeding and breastfeeding is considered good if it is carried out without problems for mother and baby. One of the significant challenges that can hinder breastfeeding are inverted nipples. Flat or inverted nipples are defined as nipples that do not protrude below the level of the areola. Women with inverted nipples encounter difficulties in latching the baby, which can lead to insufficient milk supply, maternal frustration, and premature cessation of breastfeeding. Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the challenges that women with inverted nipples face during breastfeeding, and to identify the tools and interventions that nurses can use to facilitate easier establishment and maintenance of breastfeeding in women with this condition.Methods: A descriptive method of work was used, involving a review of foreign literature. The literature search took place from November 2023 to January 2024 using the University of Ljubljana's Digital Library (DiKUL), Google Scholar, and bibliographic databases PubMed and CINAHL Ultimate. Results: Interventions and tools that have been shown to be effective include Hoffman's exercises, multidimensional postnatal visits, health educational programmes, the use of supple cups and nipple shields. The authors concluded that early identification of women who may have problems with breastfeeding is also important. A review of the literature suggested that by measuring nipple length or by early assessment of breastfeeding using the LATCH scale, these women could be identified and corrective measures could be implemented to increase breastfeeding rates. Discussion and conclusion: Women often face many challenges related to breastfeeding, but with the right support from health care professionals, implementation of interventions and use of evidence-based care tools, they can achieve successful breastfeeding and satisfaction. In the future, detailed research should be conducted on the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches and based on research, guidelines and recommendations should be developed to help health professionals identify and effectively address the breastfeeding problems experienced by women with inverted nipples.
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