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Painful nipple while breastfeeding

2019-03-05 05:16:35
Hi My son is 4months old now. I was comfortably breastfeeding exclusively. Since a week, i started to have pain im my left nipple while breastfeeding. This pain continued even after feeding also.  Baby usually spits 2 to 3  drops of milk immediately i take the nipple out. Today in that milk i noticed blood spots. Am worried and the nipple is paining very badly. Is this latching issue only ? Why did this start all of a sudden. Can you please suggest anything for pain relief? Thank you in advance.
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Answered2019-03-05 13:48:56

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Yes these issues are related to latching...you can apply nip care ointment twice a day after breastfeeding to both the nipples... connect with me online so I can explain you in detail about breastfeeding...take care

Answered2019-03-05 08:02:14

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Cracked  nipples. Apply coconut oil

Answered2019-03-05 07:14:43

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It can be cracked nipple..latching issue

Answered2019-03-05 05:19:11

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Cracked Nipple might be there, which may develop infection and leads to breast abscess; It should be treated immediately with medication.
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Consult local gynecologist

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