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Sore nipples in breastfeeding
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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Make sure baby is latching well. Whole areola (dark area around nipple) should be in the mouth, not just the nipple. If you have cracked nipples, use nipcare ointment, but make sure to wipe off well with wet cotton before feeding baby next.
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Use nipple shield until it heals.
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Dr. Archana
Laparoscopic Surgeon (Obs & Gyn)
11 yrs exp
Delhi
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
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