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Medicine for cracked nipples
Hi, is it safe to take any homeopathic treatment for cracked nipples. I have a 9 days old baby and everytime I feed him i get blood on that nipples even after using nipple shield.
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Hi, do not loose hope!
There are few medicines in Homeopathy for your condition which has helped many other mothers during breast feeding.
Graphitis, petroleum, castor Eq, sarsaparilla are some of them.
With few more details it will be easy to prescribe you one of them which can definitely help quickly.
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Can also Moisturize with coconut oil.
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Please consult online and discuss your issue in detail and get the right treatment for your problems.
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Yes.it is curable.
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Ok.
It can be due to hypersensitivity of the skin.
It can be well treated with homeopathic medication effectively and without any side effects.
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you can contact me through online appointment for further assistance
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Yes it's safe mam
Homoeopathic medicines will definitely help you to treat without any side effects
I need your detailed case history to give proper treatment and guidance
Kindly consult through practo app. Medicines will reach you via courier
Dr. Fathima
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Can consult via practo
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Can apply coconut oil.
Do clean before the feed
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Yes, it will be treated with homeopathic medicine.
I need more details for proper treatment and guidance.
You will get permanent cure.
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Kindly consult me on practo online or calling.
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Hi,
Breastfeeding often presents challenges for new mother's.
Cracked nipples are most likely to occur in first month postpartum.
As baby is learning to nurse , putting extra efforts to latch on to breast.
Extreme dryness can cause cracked nipples to bleed.
HOMEOPATHY CAN BE TREMENDOUSLY HELPFUL ADDRESSING THESE CHALLENGES AND HELP YOU HEAL AND MAKE THIS JOURNEY ENJOYABLE WITH YOUR NEWBORN.
HOMEOPATHY MEDICINES ARE SAFE FOR BREASTFEEDING MOMS AND BABY AS WELL WITHOUT ANY RISK OF NEGATIVE OR DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS.
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consult a doc and start treatment
Health Tips
# apply homeo ointment or coconut oil
# avoid tight inner clothing
# avoid harsh soap
# avoid deo
# ensure baby is adequately latching onto breast , nipple should be fully inside baby,s mouth.
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Homeopathic medicines are totaly safe for breastfeeding mothers and baby.
If you want you can consult me on practo
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Homoeopathic medecines are completely safe during breastfeeding and can be taken without any negative effects to the baby. Several medecines like Aurum met, Balasam peru, Graphites, Castor equi, Sulphur, Silicea may be used depending on the origin , duration and progress of the complaints. Also potency needs to be decided accordingly.
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For further evaluation and treatment consult online in private.
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It is safe. So take medicine so that it will not create any other issue.
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Some more details required for proper treatment and diagnosis
If you want you can consult me on Practo
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Yes it is completely safe.
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It's safe. Better to consult with your doctor
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Dr. Neeru Chauhan Arora
Homoeopath
23 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Homoeopathic medicines are best and safest during lactation.
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Consult your homoeopathic doctor
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Apply white petroleum jelly
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Dr. Sonal Ghadge
Homoeopath
16 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
Consult online with me.
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Dr. Sarvesh Verma
Homoeopath
29 yrs exp
Moradabad
Commonly new mother's face this problem in the first month of delivery.
There are medicines to serve the sufferer.
A detailed case taking is needed. So if you like contact me online through Practo.
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Dr. Meenakshi Gupta
Homoeopath
24 yrs exp
Delhi
Homoeopathic treatment is safe and will cure your condition without any local medicine application. So safe to feed your baby. You can consult on Practo
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