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Fungal Infection
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Causes of Sore Nipples
There are several possible causes of sore nipples when a mother is breastfeeding. The most common reason is a baby who is not latched (attached)…
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Thrush on Nipples
Thrush is a common name for a yeast infection (single celled fungus) caused by an overgrowth of Candida species such as Candida albicans. Candida usually…
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Blisters on Nipples
A mother may sometimes notice blisters or white spots on her nipples during breastfeeding. Friction blisters and blocked nipple pores (milk blisters or blebs) are…
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Treatments for Sore Nipples
Breastfeeding isn’t supposed to be painful but there are a number of reasons why it can hurt sometimes. The most likely reason is when a…