What should I do if I can't express milk?

Patient's question:

Okay, here is the translation following your instructions:
It's the eighth day after giving birth today, I have milk, but I have a bit of inverted nipples. The baby doesn't recognize the nipple, watching the milk flow, an adult can't suck it out either. Should I still force the baby to suck? Will the baby be able to suck it out if it does?

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: Hello, inverted nipples can be pulled out by hand or extracted using a breast pump before the child suckles. If it's still not possible, express the milk and feed it to the child. If the breasts are engorged, they may not be extractable, in which case warm compresses and massage are needed to express the milk.
Suggestions: It is recommended to pull the nipple out by hand or use a breast pump before the child suckles. If it's still not possible, express the milk and feed it to the child.

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