Long nipples. Will they shorten back up?

[October2013]

Hello ladies.
I noticed tonight that my nipples are starting to look longer. I breast feed several times a day, since my baby only eats a little bit at a time, and often she will fall asleep while nursing / continue nursing in her sleep.
Does anyone know if it's normal to have longer nipples while BF?
Will they shrink back after BF?
Thank you for reading!

 

[megrenade]

I've been nursing for almost 2 years and when DD is born, I'm sure it'll be at least another 1-2.. so I'm not sure if they will go back, but I am curious to know as well!

 

[MommyJogger]

I've asked this at bf support group, actually. I'm almost devastated to say that it was a unanimous "no" from those who were no longer nursing and they ranged from women who fed for 6 months (maybe less) to women who fed for 5 years. I really hope they're wrong, though. I would love for mine to shorten back up.

 

[Mommy2be20]

I BF'd my DD til she was 11m and honestly, my nipples never went back to the petite things they once were, I think they lightened up a bit, but shape and size wise there wasn't a change

 

[megrenade]

Mine lightened up about a year post partum.. then got pregnant and BAM, they got super dark and icky-looking again. I am SO pale and blonde, it looks completely unnatural

Oh, the joys of motherhood!

 

[October2013]

Well this is disappointing lol

 

[HappyHome]

My DH laughs at my nipples, jokes about getting his eyes poked out when I turn around.
be interesting to see what happens to them

 

[Bevziibubble]

It will be interesting to see. I'll let you all know when she weans, but I think it's going to be a while yet!