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Cat scratched my nipple with claw but it is not deep and only bled a little - just stings can i breastfeed without worry about baby?
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Cat scratch: Yes you can breast feed your baby. Justvapply antibiotic ointment to scratch after ech feeding.
Answered 11/17/2013
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