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Lactation Problem
Whenever I try to feed my baby..my nipples hurt a lot. What can be the issue and respective solution? Pl help.
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Whenever there is pain in feeding it means that you are not attaching the baby well
Please see videos available online how to latch the baby and attach properly.
This simple correct attachment will help a lot
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
Pune
Either the latching is incorrect or you have cracked nipples, or there is a chance of a blocked duct.
You can seek your pediatrician or gynaecologist or a lactation consultant for help
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Dr. Soumyashree Hota
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Noida
U can use nipple shield,it might help u
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