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Pain in nipple while breast feed
My baby is 4 month old...when he suck my breast milk i feel pain in nipple and my nipple become red..
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This can happen because of sore /cracked nipple.
Use nipcare ointment locally in between the feeds.
Latch properly.
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Maybe the baby isn't latching properly leading to cracked nipple
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Just apply ur own milk on nipples after every feed
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
Whole areola should be in mouth
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Dr. Bhagya Rekha
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Gokak
Proper latching is very important as improper latching leads to cracked nipples and pain
U can use nipcare ointment for moisturising and follow proper latching technique
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u can use above mentioned ointment, ghee ,malai or ur own breastmilk after each feed
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