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Nipple wound while breastfeeding
Am a mother of 3 weeks baby,as I got wound in my nipple I couldn't do breastfeed it's in a heavy pain and am using nip care cream suggested by my gynecologist.she also told to do breastfeed for a while and suggested me a nan pro 1 .is it OK to give nan pro 1 till the wound gets ready. Am in fear whether it will affect baby's health or cause any side-effects for baby. What should I do
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Use nipple shield.
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello , yes u can give formula milk till your wound gets heal.
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
1.Mother milk is best for your child.
U can express the milk and feed with Spoon.
2.U can breast feed with other breast.
3.continue using nipcare
4.In extreme of difficulty u can use NAN PRO.
But I don't advise to feed formula.
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