my 1 month old baby is not able to take feed properly as my nipple is very elongated and she is not able to suck the milk properly . doctor advised nipple shield but it is also not useful . It pains a lot as she keeps biting bcz she is not able to suck properly

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Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. thanks !

Nihita mittalMom of 4 children4 years ago

A. good afternoon I would recommend you to continue using nipple shield you can also use electronic breast pump to express the milk and then it can be given to the child through a feeding bottle

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