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Session 20 Breast Conditions-fINAL
Session 20 Breast Conditions-fINAL
Session 20 Breast Conditions-fINAL
Breast conditions
After completing this session participants will
be able to recognize and manage these
common breast conditions:
flat and inverted nipples
engorgement
fissure
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FISSURE
Management of sore nipples
The most common cause of sore nipples
is poor attachment.
Mother should wash breast only once a day
Medicated lotions and ointments are not
advisable
After breastfeeding, rub a little expressed
milk over the nipple and areola
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Candida infection of the breast