A mother whose baby is two days old tells you she has sore nipples. Your best suggestion is:

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Most often the cause of nipple soreness is poor breastfeeding management. The first step should be to see how the baby is being positioned at the breast, and make adjustments as needed. The baby should be at breast level, held tight against mom's body, with his or her ear, shoulder, and hip in a line. When the baby's mouth is wide open, the mom should bring the baby to the breast, rather than vice versa. Often nipple soreness is alleviated as soon as these adjustments are made. If breastfeeding hurts, a mother should seek the help of a professional trained in lactation issues. While occasionally the nipples and breasts are sore in the first few days, this transitional soreness should not persist after the first week. Soreness is not an indication for use of a nipple shield.

A Mother Whose Baby Is Two Days Old Tells You