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How Can A Wound Around The Nipple Be Treated While I Am Still Breastfeeding?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Feb 2022
Question: hi doctor, i have a baby about 13 months old and i will breast feed daily. i got a wound around nipple. it is like bcos of regular breast feed. pls provide me any ointment. thanks
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Ointment suggested

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You can use Nipcare ointment available at chemist, or Lansinoh.
Also apply pure ghee or leftover breastmilk on it.
If feeding is painful, empty breast manually at regular intervals.

All the best
Please feel free to discuss further
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How Can A Wound Around The Nipple Be Treated While I Am Still Breastfeeding?

Brief Answer: Ointment suggested Detailed Answer: Hello, You can use Nipcare ointment available at chemist, or Lansinoh. Also apply pure ghee or leftover breastmilk on it. If feeding is painful, empty breast manually at regular intervals. All the best Please feel free to discuss further