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I have query related to breast feeding.. I am a new mom . I had a baby 5 days back..my breast is getting heavy due to milk bt I have flat nipples so my baby is nt able to suck n without suction milk is nt cuming out..so the baby gets cranky..I used nipple shield, breast pump bt nthng is working...wat to do plz suggest me.? how to make my baby feeding.?
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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year agoA. flat or inverted nipples might make it difficult for your baby to latch during breastfeeding. there are things you can try to coax your nipples outward.
hoffman technique- place your thumbs on either side of your nipple. then, press down while pulling your thumbs apart to encourage your nipple to pop up so that your baby can latch.
manual stimulation - nipples are erectile tissue. gently place your thumb and forefinger around your nipple and make a rolling motion or apply cold to it to encourage it outward. side-lying while feeding your baby can make this even more successful. (in this position, you and your baby lie down facing each other. your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.)
suction device - your baby is often the best tool to draw your nipple out. but you can also use a suction device like inverted nipple correctors or a breast pump or syringe to draw out your nipple.
if these methods fail, consider talking with a lactation consultant. they may recommend nipple shields. nipple shields are thin silicone covers that can help your baby latch.
there is no problem in using nipple shield while giving breastfeeding. it is important to maintdain hygiene of the nipple shield with proper cleaning as well as sterilization. if the mothder and the child is comfortable and the growth of the child is proper then you can continue to use it
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