Hello Doctor. I already have a 3.5 year old son. I am pregnant with my second child. Wanted to know if inverted nipples are common during second time too? Or this time i will be able to feed my baby in the hospital? Last time i couldn't feed my baby for 5 days post partum. Please suggest. Thank you

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist6 months ago

A. Hello dear Yes it is possible to get inverted nipples even doing this time and you can try massaging and pulling it out during pregnancy itself and you can also use a large bore syringe to Evert it and feed it.

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