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Cracked nipple

2025-04-03 04:56:48
Hello doctors, I'm a breastfeeding mother and I have a 9 months old baby. He bites me while feeding and now the pain is unbearable. There are deep cracks in my nipples. How yo heal it??? Plz help
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Use nipple shield. Special ointments can help. Connect for prescription

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Online consultation will be better

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice

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Apply the breast milk for sometime or vaseline petroleum jelly.

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There is a ointment that you can apply Connect for prescription

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Keep it well, moisturised

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Consult please.

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