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Nipple crack

2025-03-27 15:12:41
I started having cracked and dried nipples in my last trimester of pregnancy...white crust type coming out from right nipple..it's paining slightly not much..no redness or anything though What is the solution
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Your breasts are developing mammary glands. Crusts is because of discharge. Which is very natural.
Next Steps
Apply coconut oil for cracked areas
Health Tips
Do not press to remove the crust . Keep continuous moisturisation.

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