my baby is 1 year old. she has 4 teeth on upper jaw and 2 teeth on lower jaw she had always bite my nipples. its hurting a lot. is it ok or i can take any medicines treat my wound?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago

A. babies bite while breastfeeding for several reasons -poor latch/ attachment -too much milk flow -low milk supply -a cold or stuffy nose -being full -distraction or boredom -teething you can calmly say something such as “no biting” as you remove your breast don’t pull your baby off too quickly. removing a baby that is still firmly latched can cause more injury to your nipple. to ease the pain and protect your nipples, you can try: -nipple cream, such as purified lanolin -cold packs -nursing on the unbitten side first — breastfeeding tends to be most vigorous at the beginning of a nursing session -pain relievers that are safe for breastfeeding, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can be taken -using a pump to maintain your milk supply as you heal biting is usually a temporary problem and babies quickly learn to stop.x a lactation consultant can help you find strategies to continue breastfeeding for as long as you and your baby wish. x

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