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Hi my baby is 3 weeks and 2 days old ,he drinks a.r digest novolac and sometimes breast milk witch i pump out, but since the past two days my milk is pink and breast is very sore?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Likely blood: You have likely broken a blood vessel within your breast which adds some color to the milk. A heating pad at a moderate setting may help it heal but may intensify the pain. You should let your doc know as it may also be a mild infection.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2019

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A member asked:

Hi my baby is 3 weeks and 2 days old ,he drinks a.r digest novolac and sometimes breast milk witch i pump out, but since the past two days my milk is pink and breast is very sore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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