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Hello doctor, my baby is of 9 months and will be of 10 months soon and she usually bites me while breastfeeding and there's a lot of pain on my nipple and some Crack and bleeding. Can I stop breastfeeding to my baby... is it okay or not to stop it because my baby prefer to breastfeeding more rather than feeder. I am not able to understand what to do or not. My mother in law said that to stop breastfeeding as there will be injury on your nipple but my baby don't wants to stop it. I am really very confused, can you please suggest me something, doctor.
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Can’t stop breastfeeding. Make sure to avoid feeding from the affected side
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Hello, I understand your concern
Biting during breastfeeding is common around 9 months and doesn’t mean you need to stop feeding. With a few simple steps and some healing time, you can continue safely.
Watch for Signs Baby is About to Bite: Sudden jaw tensing, Baby getting playful or distracted
Correct Latching Technique: Ensure the baby takes a large mouthful of areola, not just nipple, Use football or cross-cradle hold if needed for better control
Respond Immediately (but calmly) if Baby Bites: Say “No biting” firmly but gently, Break the latch by inserting a clean finger into the mouth, Avoid loud reactions that may scare the baby
Offer Teething Relief Before Feeds: Cold teether, clean frozen washcloth, or teething ring, Massage the gums
End the Feed When Baby Is Done: Don’t let baby comfort-suckle for too long after finishing
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Stop feeding on the injured side temporarily if bleeding is active or severe
Apply cold compress and lanolin cream or breastmilk on the wound
Once healing begins, continue feeding, ensuring a deep, correct latch
If cracked or infected (pus/redness), consider topical antibiotic after pediatrician review
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult once for discussion
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No need to stop breast feed for this . Avoid feeding on affected side . Apply moisturizer on cracked area . Watch carefully while she is biting and remove immediately .
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