The nipple fissure problem appears to be more than
>just "cracked" nipples.
>I am looking for research-based information on the treatment of severe
>nipple fissures.
I sent a post to Francine, but I'll also post here. I don't know where the
fissures are, but if they are at the base of the nipple, making the nipple
look as if it is going to detach then I call it YEAST. It is one of the
surest clues that there is nipple yeast.
Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee
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