#AskTheExpert My baby is 53 days old. He is on complete breastfeed. He at times latches my nipples and not the skin around it. Due to which my nipples are sore and swollen. Also I feel immense pain in my breast after each feed. Please suggest.

2 Answers

NidaMom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Apply coconut oil on ur nipple

Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. as you are breast feeding , there will cracked nipples pain,.. it is important that you keep nipples well moisturized apply nipples cream as mama earth nipples soothing or Himalaya nipples soothing cream. you can use nipples shield to feed baby..

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