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Lactation problem
My baby is three weeks old. I feel lot of pain while feeding him while he first latch & during the entire feeding session. Is it safe to use pump n give feed through bottle?
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Dr. R.Anil Kumar Tiwari
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30 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You have sore nipple.
Stop feeding your baby directly from breast for 48 hours. You can express and give milk with a spoon.
Split Nipcare ointment on the nipple liberally and frequently for next two days. When it heals, pain comes down . Then stat feeding directly.
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