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Biting while breastfeeding
Hi doctor, My 10 month baby biting while breastfeeding , it's bleeding and more pain full please suggest what can I do,
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Apply benadryl syrup in a cotton swaband rub his gums.
It should help. Please clean your nipple with spirit swab. And leave it to heal. If it is very bad, express breast feeds with pump only for 2 days. Baby must return to suck the breast.
Keep hygiene
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Dr. Brindha. V
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
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You can apply breast milk or zinc cream over the injured part
Condition the baby gently not to bite
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