#AskTheExpert For healing sore nipples, pumping breast milk using breast pump is good to go or using nipple shield is better??

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. nipple shield is better. apply nip care cream. Apply to nipples after breast-feeding ur baby. you nay also apply ghee on crack nipples. all the very best. .

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