i have flat nipples. feeding is very difficult for me becaise my baby bite on nipple and it cracked. i use nipple shield, syringe method bt they are not working for me. how can i feed my baby

1 Answer

ExpertDr Laxmi Chavan-SawantAyurvedic Gynaecologist 2 years ago

A. You can do regular massage and try to pull the nipples out every few hours , which helps your nipples to come out and try to give direct breast feeding to the baby which will help your nipples To protrude out for proper feeding

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