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Currently breast feeding my 3month old baby. my areolas are normally dark, they are now peeling off and becoming pink. i do apply nipple cream regularly. what could be the cause.
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Friction, irritation: Your baby is probably has a vigorous suck motion, and by keeping up with emollients that are safe and limiting feeding time to less than 30 minutes can help to let your skin surface recover from the repeated sucking. You may want to consult a lactation consultant and make sure your technique is correct, and that the baby does not have a tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, which can cause nipple trauma
Answered 10/13/2019
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