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What Causes Hard Nipples In Baby?
Baby is two months old, she is also a twin.Her right side of chest where her nibble is is a lot bigger and harder than her other side.she has colic and has had problems going poop as well.she is a pretty fussy baby but when you touch her chest it doesn t seem to bother her.just wondering if this is a common thing.
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Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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Hi..this is a common thing. Do not worry, it happens due to the effect of the maternal or mother's hormonal effects in newborns.
But if the area is red and becoming increasingly swollen or painful on touch, then it means it is getting secondarily infected and you need to a doctor right away.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
But if the area is red and becoming increasingly swollen or painful on touch, then it means it is getting secondarily infected and you need to a doctor right away.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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