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Mom of a 4 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

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i am having nipple cracks from the day of delivery.. my newborn is 2 months 20 days old now.. i am applying nipcare after every feed but the cracks persist.. what will heal the cracks faster and how do i keep them away..

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. Try using a nipple shield while you’re feeding the baby because if you’re giving her directly to the baby then it will get the injury again and again and ultimately it won’t heal fasterWrite Your Answer Here

Author of questionMom of 2 children4 years ago

A. my son is neither accepting nipple shield nor feeding bottle.. he cries louder if I try any of the two and removes is from his mouth using his tongue

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