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Continuous breastfeed and nipple pain
As per my newborn who is 5week old, she always asks for feed like for every 20mins. My nipples are cracked and are in pain. Using nipcare ointment in the short intervals where she doesnt ask for feed but of no use. Please help.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Connect with ur pediatrician
Asking fr feed every 20 mins is unnatural
U can use nipple shield till the cracks heal
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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