I do. This is the most current recommendation for care of damaged nipples. I also recommend salt water rinses after each feeding and some sort of antimicrobial healing ointment such as miracle salve, medihoney or APNO if mom prefers a pharmaceutical.
-Laura Spitzfaden
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