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Mom of a 2 yr 11 m old girl2 years ago
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Hello!! I have an issue with breastfeeding. I have flat nipples and due to that my baby is not able to latch properly . My baby is 15 days old and since her birth I am trying to breastfeed her directly but she is not able to.So i started using nipple shield as I want her to be exclusively on breastfeed. Is it safe to use nipple shield and how long can i use it ?

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician2 years ago
A. Hello, your baby girl is newborn just 15 days old and your nipples are flat and so she doesn’t latch properly so use nipple shield prepared from the silicone mattress baby
Sandhya KrishnamurthyMom of a 3 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago
A. Hello, nipple shield is a good solution but in my experience it cannot be used for long. If you are planning to breastfeed it's better to consult a lactation counsellor as they can help you get correct latch. otherwise, you can express milk and feed the baby, this also helps in keeping up the supply.
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