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My cats back claw scratched my areola right next to my nipple not deep and only bled a little. is it safe to nurse my baby? don't want her to get ill
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Scratch on nipple: While it is unlikely that you would have a problem, if it is healed, then it is safe. Wait until the scab goes away.
Answered 2/24/2018
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