If you have flat or inverted nipples, you can still breastfeed successfully with the help of this nipple shield. Worn over the nipple and areola, this shield is designed to provide a larger surface for your baby to latch onto and allows for an uninterrupted flow of breast milk. Made of thin, flexible silicone, the shield has a cut-out section at the base for greater skin-to-skin contact so your baby is comforted by the feel and smell of your skin against her cheek.