I have cracked nipple for past 15days. if I feed milk to baby it's painful. doctor told me to use nipple shield but there is no use, again painful. how to cure cracked nipple plz suggest me.

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist4 years ago

A. Hello mom It is one of the most common problem that most new mothers face so what you can do it either apply a little warm coconut oil or warm ghee over the nipple after every use now and then it will get soft and get better

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