hello doctor I have c section delivery before 13th days ..I have flat nipples my aby refused to drink breast feed becz he can't latch my nipples he is on bottle feed I tried with pump bt there is no enough milk in my breast also my tooth are so much in pain what should I do

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. Use A nipple shield is a flexible, nipple-shaped shield that fits over flat nipple and areola. Practice V-hold- uses your forefinger and middle finger to create a scissor-like shape around your areola and nipple.

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. Also, Have lot of skin to skin sessions with your baby. This is called kangaroo therapy. It improves Breastmilk, improves baby weight and encourages Breastfeeding. And the key is to feed frequently which will inturn increase your milk supply. Milk secretion increases based on demand. So more and more your baby sucks or tries to feed ur milk supply will increase. Garlic or Garlic milk, fenugreek seeds, nuts, oats, green leafy vegetables, ridge gourd, bottle gourd, pumpkin, pulses. Including these in your daily diet can increase milk supply. Also check with your gynecologist and get some supplement like galact granules prescribed. It can also increase breastmilk. Don't leave long gaps between feeds, frequent pumping will increase milk.

Janani ViswanathanMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. For flat nipples you can try this method. Put ur thumbs on either sides of the nipple within the aerola. Give pressure gently, then pull away the thumbs from each other still pressing, then gently move the thumbs all around the nipple. Keep repeating this. This will help your nipples to protrude. Or u can use nipple shield with ur doctor's advice. Or u can pump from that side which will also help to protrude the nipples.