
Suggest Treatment For Cracks In The Nipple

Question: Hi,
I delivered a baby girl on 23rd february, its a normal delivery..i am facing problem while feeding my baby..when the baby starts sucking the breasts..i feel terrible pain in my nipples. I could find little cracks in my nipples.my doctor has advised me an ointment named nipcare which i am using since yesterday but the pain is still there can u plz advise any cure. You can reach me directly at my contact no. 0000.
Brief Answer:
this is expected post delivery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Congratulations on the arrival of the baby. Cracks in the nipple are a common problem post delivery in women.
Your doctor has prescribed you the right medicine. I prescribe my patients Nipcare as well.
You must continue to use the ointment for at least one week to see the desired effects. I would suggest you to use it continuously 4 to 5 times in a day. You should also do hot fomentation of the nipple to get symptomatic relief. Continue to breastfeed your baby.
You will be cured soon.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks Doctor,
I have a follow up query related to this, Though before feeding, i clean the nipcare ointment from breasts, but still if a bit of ointment remained on breasts and is licked by the baby, then is it harmful for the baby.
Brief Answer:
not harmful
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Make sure you clean the area thoroughly before breast-feeding the baby. However, even if the baby licks some of it, there is no harm to it. Nipcare contains only Lanolin.
It is still fine if the baby licks a little amount.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks a lot doctor.
Brief Answer:
my pleasure
Detailed Answer:
Take care!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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