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Cracked nipples

2017-04-22 04:29:00
I am breastfeeding continously my 6 month old. From the last week I noticed my nipples are cracked. Whenever my baby is sucking its hurting a lot. Though there is no pain on the breast itself. Please help
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After the breast feeding is over, express some breast milk and apply it as such around the nipples. It will cure the cracks and 100% safe for the baby than any other ointment or oil be applied there

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