Hi... my baby is currently 5 months old. From the last few days while breastfeeding my nipples are hurting a lot. Is it common because of teething or other problem??

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist2 years ago

A. Hi yes during the teething phase kids tend to bite over stuffs to get relief from itching in the gums caused by the erupting teeth.. use silicon based nipple shield while feeding

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