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Guardian of a 3 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert Is it safe to feed baby with nipple shield? Baby is not latching bare breast.

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years ago

A. no problem you can use them but kindly try to maintain regular hygiene You will get more information for your query with your family doctor. you can take either online consultation or an offline visit with your doctor for more answers

Sonam PrasadMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. hi dear Itchy nipples while breast-feeding can be a sign of a yeast infection in you, or thrush in your baby's mouth. A yeast infection can affect the nipples and other parts of the body, including the mouth (where it is called thrush), genitals, and breast.

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