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Efficacy and Safety of Topical Application of Breast Milk Compared with Lanolin for Reducing Nipple Cracks and Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
A systematic review and meta-analysis published 2026-07-23 comparing topical breast milk and lanolin for reducing nipple cracks and pain in breastfeeding mothers. The study synthesizes randomized clinical trial evidence on efficacy and safety.
Categories: public-health, science-and-space
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 6/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 2/10
- Impact magnitude
- 2/10
- Positivity
- 5/10
- Urgency
- 1/10
Why it matters
The study evaluates treatments for nipple cracks and pain in breastfeeding mothers.

