Jan asked about coconut oil.  I have these references (from Lactnet)  While 
not specific regarding use on sore nipples it addresses the causes of  
persistent sore nipples ie yeast and bacteria.  I checked with the infant  risk 
center and they said it is safe and like everything else you put on the  
nipple should be washed off before feeding the baby.  It is also important  you 
use pure virgin coconut oil.  
You may like these references:

antibacterial effects -  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19134433
antifungal as effective as  Fluconazole -
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080
ant inflammatory  and analgesic effect -
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20645831
 
Jane C.  Crotteau BSN, RN, IBCLC
Medical Advisory Board MMBNE  

 



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