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What Causes Nipples To Shrink?

hi .. I had a baby 2 months ago. my baby hasn t latched on just terribly well for breastfeeding from the beginning . but now in the last few days ive noticed my nipples are shrinking and my baby cant seem to latch on at all . What could be causing them to shrink?
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
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Hi,

It may be lack of proper lactation. You can take lactation stimulating medication if there is deficiency then baby can be put on bottle feeding after consultation with pediatrician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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What Causes Nipples To Shrink?

Hi, It may be lack of proper lactation. You can take lactation stimulating medication if there is deficiency then baby can be put on bottle feeding after consultation with pediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash