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2023-02-19 17:39:29
My two-year-old son bites my nipple a lot while I am breastfeeding, and it's really painful. Is there anything I can do to stop it? Do you have any suggestions on how I can protect myself from getting hurt while continuing to breastfeed?
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Dear Sister Greetings of the day ! 🔴Your complaint  and your concern is noted. 🔵To give an expert advice in this case, you have to provide additional medical information.    🔴So arrange for an expert consultation at   the earliest  .    🟡Hoping to see you soon !     🟢Wish you a  speedy & happy recovery      With regards            Dr.Anil Nair MD             Senior General Physician,               Senior Paediatrician &Neonatologist                                   &                  Senior Counseling Psychologist                                                           

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Answered2023-02-19 17:51:33

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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You can start weeing the baby off breastfeeding.

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Dont worry.it will go up later.meanwhile visit your gynaecologist for all schedule appointments.

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Need few details Kindly consult

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Children at this age have teething. They bite whatever they have. You should cut down on breastfeeding the baby and shift to more of oral food. Besides, use nipple shield to cover it and then feed the baby. Gradually shift the baby 5o complete feed

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Use a nipple shield is available at the store

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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