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My nipples got cracked due to breastfeeding for my baby it gives me a lot of pain while feeding her and sometimes bleeding too.. So I bought nipples sheild so plz suggest me if there will be any problem for my baby by feeding through this nipple sheild
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Only breastfeeding should be given to babies below 6 months of age
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All mothers have sufficient milk to feed their baby it is just the assessment of milk adequacy which they fail to understand.
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please see few videos which will help you understand proper way to attach and position the baby
http://m.raisingchildren.net.au/articles/breastfeeding_attachment_video.html
http://m.raisingchildren.net.au/articles/breastfeeding_positions_video.html
http://m.raisingchildren.net.au/articles/breastfeeding_overview_video.html
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Proper lat hung will help, nipple shield will not. Apply your last drops of milk on nipples they will heal fast
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If you have got cracked nipple that means the baby is not latching properly. Just sucking the nipple while not provide milk to the baby and also will cause injury to the nipple. While latching the baby see to it that the baby's lips encircle the areola (dark skin behind the nipple) also. Using nipple shield till the nipple heals is absolutely fine. Maintain hygiene of the nipple sheild before and after using it
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