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Flat nipples using nipple shield
Hi ,
i delivered baby on 34 week ,with 2kg,
i have flat nipple.i tried syringe/puller still it goes inside with a minute,
now iam using pigeon nipple shield for breastfeeding.
can i use nipple shield .does this decrese milk supply going forward.
does he switch to direct latch easily in future???
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U can use.. just keep trying direct latching in between
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Connect please
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes u can
A nipple shield will not affect milk production
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Dr. Muthineni Divya
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8 yrs exp
Warangal
U can use
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
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5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
You can use nipple shield
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
u can use..no problem in future
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