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Guardian of 0 children4 years ago

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i am using nipple shield as I have sore nipples on both breasts is it harmful for the baby in any way?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

A. no it is not harmful but yes if you will not stop breastfeeding on that side it will aggravate your problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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