Here is some information about the nipple piercing that should help you decide on whether or not you desire to get them pierced.
Behind the mammary glands (milk sacs), fatty tissue, milk ducts (hundreds of them), and fibrous (connective) tissue to hold it all together you will find the pectoral muscles. This is what is under the skin in the area of the nipple and breast. The more connective tissue, the firmer the breast. The areola or halo is the outer ridge of the actual nipple, this is connective tissue.
The piercing should be placed at the base of the nipple itself in the areolar area, just above the center line for females, or for males about 5 16" - 3 8" apart.
The rumor, you cannot ever breastfeed if you get your nipple pierced, is wrong. In the 1800's, the practice of piercing women's nipples occured after childbirth to assist in breastfeeding.
The possible scar tissue from the ring removal should not be blocking off all of the milk ducts. Therefore it could not hamper the ability to breastfeed in any way.
Some clients remove their jewellery prior to the feeding, and replace it once finished. After 6-8 weeks, the jewellery can be changed to either a straight or circular barbell; making it is simpler to insert and remove the jewellery. Others completely remove the jewellery and do not attempt to insert the jewellery inbetween feedings.
Lactation can result after getting pierced, even though you are not pregnant. It may coincide with your period. This also can occur for men as they have the milk ducts as well.
