Hi.. Will nipple shield really help to heal cracked and painful nipples?? I'm struggling a lot to feed with pain and cuts in nipple.. Plz suggest me..

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom nipple shield as the name says it’s a shield and it will just over your nipple , only way it can help is by avoiding direct contact . Rest healing is based on any medicines or ghee or coconut oil been applied on it

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