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Mom of a 4 yr 2 m old child4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert My nipples are flat and my baby is not able to suck it... i have to give him formula milk cause he dont suck milk from breasts, can u please tell me the solution for this

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. Flat or inverted nipples may make it difficult for your baby to attach to your breast. However, it is still possible to breastfeed using nipple shields. Nipple shields are thin silicone covers that can be placed over the nipple to assist with breastfeeding.

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