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What is the best way to take care of my nipples while breastfeeding?
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Hygeine/moisturize: Keep yourself clean and add your breastmilk or a lanolin ointment topically to your nipples to keep them in good condition.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Lanolin: Exposure to air to "toughen" the sensitive skin and lanolin cream for soothing relief are helpful ideas.
Answered 8/11/2013
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