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Lactation problem

2017-10-09 03:40:42
My baby is three weeks old. I feel lot of pain while feeding him while he first latch & during the entire feeding session. Is it safe to use pump n give feed through bottle?
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You have sore nipple. Stop feeding your baby directly from breast for 48 hours. You can express and give milk with a spoon. Split Nipcare ointment on the nipple liberally and frequently for next two days. When it heals, pain comes down . Then stat feeding directly.

Answered2017-10-09 13:55:22

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