my baby is 19 days old, I'm having latching issues, my baby doesn't latch onto the aerola but only suckles my nipples, which causes very much pain during latching, and after feeding I feel stinging pain in my nipple for atleast 1 hour

1 Answer

ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist1 Year ago

A. learn latching. see lactation consultant. better to show to specialist always as they get the correct diagnosis. try to avoid self and extra medication that will only complicate this and create more damage to the child

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