hello mommies, my baby is 5 days old nd he cuts my nipple very badly. blood shows on my nipples. it's very painful. what should I apply to cure these cuts and pain very fast.

1 Answer

ExpertDr Sheetal AggarwalObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. hi mom u can apply nipcare ointment but if it is already cracked use breast pump to express breastilk and feed with spoon ... else it won't heal take care

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