my baby is 16 days old but I can't feed her due to flat nipple. I am using nipple shield for breast feeding but without nipple shield she is not able to latch. what should I do? does using nipple shield is harmful for my baby?

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Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. nipple shield is not harmful for the baby at all you can use nipple shield if it helps the baby to take exclusive mother feed do not worry about that also you can use a nipple puller

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