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Guardian of a 6 yr 5 m old girl6 years ago

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Is it necessary to press the baby girl breast? Some advised me to do so.

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ExpertSHRUTI KANCHANLactation Educator and Counselor6 years ago

A. It's normal for newborn babies (boys and girls) to have mild or even swollen, enlarged breasts and/or lumps under the nipple. They are almost always benign and due to exposure to maternal hormones in the womb. Please do not touch it and DO NOT try to remove the milk. It will dry off on it own

Vaishali TanwarMom of a 9 yr old boy6 years ago

A. Hi, Pls avoid doing such things.

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Shruti SuranaMom of a 12 yr 10 m old boy6 years ago

A. hi no dear mom, it should not be done. fir both boys and girls it shoujd not be done. these massage ladies do not have proper info...so they do..it should be avoided..even paediatrician also say no for it

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