Role of Silver Nipple Protectors in Treating Nipple Trauma: A Non-Randomized Comparative Trial
This study suggests that silver nipple protectors may prevent the occurrence of severe nipple trauma and are safe and beneficial for Japanese women. Future research should focus on the mechanism of silver protectors, their long-term effects, regional differences, practical challenges for implementation, and comparisons with other common treatments.
Authors
- Hiroyuki Sugimori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7796-5113)
- Yasuhiko Ebina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4119-7546)
- Yoko Asaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5396-2014)
- Maya Nakamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8840-6985)
Institutions
- Sapporo University (JP)
- Hokkaido University (JP)
- Graduate School USA (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Human Lactation
- Published
- 2025-06-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08903344251342564
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35