can you breastfeed your newborn with nipple shield because of cracked nipples?

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Manali K MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. hi Parent one should not feed with cracked and paining nipples as it may have some contamination nippleshield can be used to protect you from. bites.. Take sunbath daily Take care

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