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Nipple soreness. cracked
I have 4 months old baby. still in breast feeding. i feel painful when i am feeding my kid. my nipples got cracked & it s very painful after feeding. need a solution to avoid this pain
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Apply Lansinoh { Lanolin Cream} over cracked nipple.
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Haldi and Malai of milk paste
Hot fomentation
Warm water
Avoid cracked side for long feeding
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Take care of other side well
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
You need to keep the area dry.
Feed the baby with the normal side first and then the side on which the nipple is cracked.
Wear loose clothing that allow air flow.
It usually takes up to a week to heal.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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