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Mom of a 6 m old boy4 months ago

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does using nipple shield for breastfeeding reduces milk flow to the baby while feeding?

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 months ago

A. dear mum , using a nipple shield can slow the flow of milk to the baby and the baby can take a little longer to suck the milk from the breast

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