Hello..iam.mother of 15 days old baby boy..iam breast feeding my boy..I got nipple cracks and it's very difficult to feed him..tried to apply nipple care cream but due to pandemic couldn't find ointment..what can be done

1 Answer

Shaista TarannumMom of a 16 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. you can try and use nipple shields. these are helpful to a large extent. this will not caysexany pain for you and also baby will be able to drink easily. of course not as comfortable as without it but still better than you having that pain.

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