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Sore Nipples: How to lessen nipple pain from breastfeeding - 12/2017

Sore Nipples: How to lessen nipple pain from breastfeeding
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Abstract

This handout for breastfeeding mothers talks about the common problem of sore nipples during the first week after giving birth. Tips on feeding positions, ointments and breast shells are given. This document is a chapter in the workbook "Breastfeeding."

Author
Maternity and Infant Center (MIC)
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2003
Revision Date
12/2017
General Subject
Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care
Specific Subject/Keyword
Breast Care
Breastfeeding
Infant Nutrition
Languages
English
Spanish
Chinese
Record ID
2683