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I have been breastfeeding my baby who is two months old, since then I am having issues of sore nipples. I consulted many lactation experts, tried all correct postures of feeding and all sort of tricks that have been told to me by doctors. I feel little better with nipple shields..I want to know can they be used for long term, because without shield

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Can continue till the cracks in nipple heals, in between apply luqman e hayat oil, keep for few hours wipe it and feed the baby, mostly it is due to dry skin there it cracks if you keep it moist in be ...  Read More

My baby is 22 days old.I m breastfeeding her but my nipples are painful during breastfeeding what should i do??

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Just apply Nip care or mamaearth nipple butter cream two to three times a day . And do wipe it out with normal water before feeding your baby ...  Read More

I have a 2 month old daughter and she is exclusive breastfeeder. I am having sore and cracked nipples with intense pain. What can I do to relieve the pain ?

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You'll need further evaluation and treatment.. You can use nipple shield while feeding for temporary relief.. ...  Read More

I have been breastfeeding since past 20 days for my newborn. Earlier I was facing flat nipples issue but now it is solve as due to continuous breastfeeding. But for the past 3 to 4 days I m facing sore nipples and pain while breastfeeding. Is there any remedies for that?

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consult for more discussion on ur problem and treatment chat privetly, ...  Read More

I'm a breastfeeding mother to a 3 week old baby. I have got sore nipples. Please tell me how to fix it? Anything to apply to ease the soreness?

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Hi. You can use nipple shield while feeding. Apply breast milk on niple as it has antibiotic properties ...  Read More

Its been 2 days since my baby cam in this world. and al my repoets are ok , but having breast nipples sorerness cracked ( seems like it will bleed) qnd pain bcz of breastfeeding , kindly suggest some ointment

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Nipcare ointment ...  Read More

Hello, I'm mother of 2 month old baby. My baby is premature,so doctor told me to give breastfeeding as much as possible. About a week ago I developed sore nipples. Whenever I'm feeding my baby my nipples are paining a lot. From two days I'm unable to breastfeed due to pain ( specially right side). I'm applying lanolin ointment. Is there any other m

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You can express milk and apply that to around sore parts of nipple ...  Read More

Which ointment or cream can we apply on cracked and sore nipples while breastfeeding as I am feeling lot of pain while breastfeeding my little one?

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Nipcare cream can be applied after each feeding. Wipe it off before next feeding. ...  Read More

I am a mother of a 44 days old baby girl and I have been experiencing sore nipples since a month now. Initially after the delivery (normal with epidural,) I had cracked and bleeding nipples so after 3 days of direct feeding, I started bleeding and so was given nipple shield. I have consulted a good lactation consultant who taught me all about breas

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Hello I understand your concerns. We have many good homeopathic medicines for this condition to treat it completely from the root itself without any harmful sideeffects that are part of conventional m ...  Read More

Due to breastfeeding my nipples are swelling and there are cracks I got pain while feeding what to do

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Apply nip care ointment. And make sure your nipples remain dry after you fees your baby ...  Read More

I am having sore throat and dry cough. I am breastfeeding mother Pls suggest breastfeeding safe cough syrup and medicine Thankyou

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You can usually manage a dry cough and sore throat while breastfeeding safely, but not every cough syrup is fine to take while you're nursing. ...  Read More

My baby is over 15 months and I am weaning breastfeeding now slowly but the problem is my breast is becoming heavier due to milk and its paining. How to solve this issue if i make empty also doing breastfeed then also i have to go back which i don't want

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Take tab cabergoline 0.5 mg once a day for two days Wear Tight bra and avoid nipple stimulation It will help ...  Read More

Hello doc I have sore nipples, pain in breast from yesterday. i feel my child directly, I do manual pumping as well 3-4 times a day. I dont know when I am feeling this pain. Please guide me

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My toddler bit my nipples really hard and it is sore and painful. My nipples are broken and there's some discharge but I'm unsure if it's pus. Is this normal? What remedy helps it heal faster? How long does it take to heal?

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Pl connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I had seen a reel saying use femite no bite solution to stop breastfeeding. Is it okay to use for my baby of 1.3 year?

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Greetings It's not advisable ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding my 1.5-month-old baby (born at 34 weeks 2 days gestation) and experiencing persistent nipple pain and sensitivity. The pain is most noticeable at the start of feeds and sometimes continues during or after. Even outside feeds, my nipples are very sensitive to touch, clothing, or shower water. There are no visible cracks, wounds, d

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Greetings persistent nipple pain and high sensitivity you've described—especially sensitivity to touch, clothing, and water without visible trauma—shares many characteristics with several ...  Read More

9 year girl Nipple tumor pain for 1 year. A old lady pressed during first month. That makes nipple area soreness and not normal

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Consult a doctor for physical examination and detailed evaluation ...  Read More

I stopped breastfeeding in April. But saw some discharge in both the nipples on squeezing today because I felt my nipples were kind of wet.. one white drop.. others were liquidy neither transparent nor white.. was it breastmilk? I have fibroadenoma since 2018. A recent scan showed 5 lumps in total in both the breasts.. it said birads 2. What do I n

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Get repeat scan after 6 months If any increase in size, you can consult a surgeon nearby for further evaluation ...  Read More

Any ointment for cracked and dried nipples during breastfeeding which will be safe for the child. Thanks in advance

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mom. My son is 3 months old. Can I eat Rohu fish while breastfeeding?? Will it harm my son?

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Hi Yes you can try rohu fish, it is lower in mercury levels. It is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. That being said, try it in smaller quantities to see if it suits you. ...  Read More

I am facing discomfort in breast and one nipple is sore and painful also experiencing pain in breast

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Connect ...  Read More

Hello doctors, I'm a breastfeeding mother and I have a 9 months old baby. He bites me while feeding and now the pain is unbearable. There are deep cracks in my nipples. How yo heal it??? Plz help

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have inverted nipple from so many year now I have 5 days new born baby he is getting trouble with latching doctor suggested syringe method but when he latch it again went same inverted position It's difficult to breastfeeding. Please suggest anything for baby to latch.

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2 weeks back my 2 month old son had oral thrush and I had nipple pain..paediatrician gave clotrimazole mouth paint for both of us...I applied twice on his mouth and my nipple also for 5 days...we were ok.....but 3 days back it came back as I saw two tiny white spots on babys mouth...applied it again and he is ok now but my nipple is shiny and paini

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You can reapply again Prematurely stopping the medication could cause recurrence Follow the exact duration for which the medication was given ...  Read More

I’ve been trying to stop breastfeeding by keeping my 17 month baby away from me for the past 3 days, but he has been crying a lot, especially at night. I’m not sure if this method is causing more stress. Is this the right way to stop breastfeeding, or should I try a different approach?

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Thank you for reaching out. Sudden separation can be stressful for both you and your baby. A gradual approach reducing feeds slowly, offering comfort through cuddles or distractions, and involving ano ...  Read More

Recently nipple is getting wound on right side everytime, when I breastfeed my baby on that side. I am breastfeeding mom of 1.5 yrs old baby

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Do connect and consult ...  Read More

Feeling sharp pain in nipple sometimes...I m breastfeeding mom got wound once during to baby bite it took time to heal... however getting pain sometimes in breast want to know my nipple is in normal shape or not or it's inverted

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Apparently it looks normal but its always better to get it physically examined by a breast surgeon ...  Read More

I have got a cut on my right breast nipple side ... I also have pain please suggest me what should I do

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Apply metrogyl ointment ...  Read More

I am 35 days postpartum csection. There is one small white pimple like thing on my nipple (milk bleb) which pains during breastfeeding.. pls advice..

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Before brest feeding soak a soft handkerchief in hot to warm water n compress, than gently masage, it is compressed throw some milk first than feed the baby. Tab ZERODOLE SP Three times a day after f ...  Read More

Hi, Can a breastfeeding Mother smoke occasionally?? Pls suggest.

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No it is bad for both of you. ...  Read More

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