A nipple shield is good for while feeling the baby directly in breastfeeding.

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. hi dear Mum the best way to breastfeed your baby is directly skin to skin nipple shield is not required and unnecessary only in certain conditions it may be required like latch issues

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