I'd love to why this doctoral dissertation never made it to publication as a
research report, but rather compelling study for use of cold for breast
engorgement...
http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/send-pdf.cgi/Robson%20Beverley%20Anne.pdf?acc_num=case1054750626
In regard to the thread about the use of heat (I have copied and pasted some
> comments below)....how can we as professionals practice effectively when the
> resources we are utilizing recommend practices that are not researched??This
> includes resources that the IBLCE considers recommended reading for exam
> candidates.
>
> Use of both heat and cold are commonly referenced in numerous lactation
> texts and resources, including resources listed as suggested reading to sit
> the IBLCE exam. I have what I would consider a relatively large, and current
> library of lactation texts and resources, the references to the use of heat
> and cold are common, varying somewhat but certainly easily located
> and?abundant within some resources.?
>
> I know better then to simply blindly accept every statement as?fact, and I
> can perform my own review of the literature, but this theme is so prevalent,
> and repeated often (not just in?one or two resources, but numerous, current
> texts).?
> And I don't think it is reasonable for practitioners to personally
> research?each conclusion and recommendation made in resources that are
> generally considered reliable, although I have certainly engaged in this
> when faced with circumstances when recommendations appear conflicting or
> practices seemingly evolve, I will attempt to collectively review my
> professional resources and examine the topic closely.
>
> I haven't concluded how I feel about the use of heat and cold now, I
> haven't ruled out changing my existing recommendations but it is
> disappointing to have to look at practices that are so abundantly addressed
> in current, recently published literature with skepticism.
>
>
> Michelle
>
> "Coach Smith here.
>
> There is NO RESEARCH - repeat, NO RESEARCH supporting the use of heat on
> engorged breasts, inflamed breasts, sore breasts, or any other condition
> of
> the lactating breast!? NO RESEARCH. Yes, many books and articles and
> people
> suggest using heat, without ANY research to back up that advice!"
>
>
> "To add to Linda's post, there is no evidence showing that cold is good
> for?
> swollen breasts either.
> ?
> Here is a topic "Heat or cold for treatment of mastitis" that desperately?
> needs some research, if anyone needs a thesis topic!
> ?
> warmly,
> ?
> Nikki Lee RN,? MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI
> craniosacral therapy practitioner
> _www.myspace.com/adonicalee? "
>
>
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Karen G
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www.karengromada.com/
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