Swollen painful nipples while breastfeed

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

Hello, I am breastfeeding my baby since 18 days now..I still have sore and painful nipples. I am using Nipcare ointment but nothing works out. I would like to know what is the remedy and when will this pain go?

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Dr. Sayali Dhalwade

Obstetrician 15 yrs exp Pune

Hi Use calendula ointment,every 4 hrs Also apply ghee and ur own breast milk over the nipples It will make healing faster

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Dr. Chandrakala Manta Patil

Gynecologist/Obstetrician 15 yrs exp Pune

Continue to breast feed as baby saliva also has healing effects...if excessive pain then can surely nipple shield for few days and pain killer....

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Gynecologist 20 yrs exp Pune

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Apply ghee

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