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2021-10-30 15:58:56
Hi my baby is 4 weeks old. Can nipple shield be used for the entire duration of breastfeeding as I have inverted nipples and not able to feed without that. I use nipple shield and breast feed and give expressed milk aso. Can this be continued ?
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Yes they are able to feed  breast feeds through shield.  Why give expressed milk, give breast feeds .

Answered2021-11-06 08:07:25

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Yes.You can continue ,monitor baby's weight regularly

Answered2021-10-30 16:07:46

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