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Mom of a 4 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago

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Gud mrng dr... Is there any health problem to babies in continuous usage of nipple shields for breastfeeding due to flat nipples??

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ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician4 years ago

A. no but maintain hygiene and sterilize all the utensils thoroughly in hit water to avoid infection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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syeda nasreenMom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

A. one more problem I'm feeding here.. my baby ll do motion here .. what can I do please doctor reply me as soon as possible.. 🙏🙏

syeda nasreenMom of a 4 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

A. hello.! doctor my son having loose motions form day one .. he born on 1st December.. he doing loose motions form 2th December.. I canals to doctors also they give me same drops also but I'm seeing na no impurement.. please suggest good for my baby.. please doctor

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago

A. Thank u doctor

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Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 10 m old boy4 years ago

A. Thank u mam for ur confidence giving response... Stay safe and healthy

Sarika guptaMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. hello there ma'am please do not worry about it too much and if there is flat breast then we have to use the breast shield and there is no harm in it. baby should have breast milk as ot is more require for baby immune system in early days. take care

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