flat nipples

I had to use a nipple shield. It helped. I was unable to get rid of it however, needing to always use it. Mine were inverted, though, not just flat.

When I had my son years ago, they gave me a nipple shield while I was in the hospital, it really helped my son.

Well, since you have a pump, what I would suggest is to pump enough to draw out your nipples, then latch baby on.

Lansiloh also makes a product called Latch Assist. Less than $10, and it accomplishes what the pump would do, only it's very small, and hand held. I used it for the first couple weeks until we established a good nursing relationship and my nipples didn't need to be drawn out anymore.

GL mama! You CAN do this!

a good nipple shield will help I had to use it with my dd but it was a big reason why I quit before she was 6 months old... so get one and use it to start but try using your fingers to just pull it out and an ice cube!

I used a shield for 6 weeks until my son was old enough and had a strong enough suck to draw out my nipple on his own. I hated the shield though and will never use one again.
I would try first making sure you are making your breast easy to latch on to... squeeze your breast so that it looks like your baby is taking a bite of a big sandwhich so they can latch on well.