Breastfeeding with a nipple ring is totally fine, as long as the piercing is fully healed. Most piercers will not pierce a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, so more likely than not your piercing should be totally good to go by the time you're nursing.

While some moms fear that nipple piercings may prevent them from breastfeeding, it doesn't at all. Milk glands are located in the breast behind the nipple, so the ring doesn't interfere with whether or not a mom can make and produce milk (via Healthline). However, the nipple ring can sometimes interfere with milk flow and how much you're able to feed your baby at a given time. Piercings can block milk from flowing or sometimes even cause blocked milk glands, too.

One of the biggest things mothers should remember is to remove their nipple ring before feeding. Even if the ring is secure, a nursing mother should remove it because it can become a chocking hazard for babies if it gets loose. The last thing any mother wants is their newborn choking on a ring.