Rice can be frozen as well, and works very well, not just for edema but for lots
of other things. I make little bags, out of 100% cotton and sew them up. My
kids use them for little injuries, instead of running to get a bandaid, and I've
used them for plugged ducts, fevers, after a long day on my eyes, etc.
Joylyn
Annie Versteeg wrote:
> In a message dated 6/28/02 5:28:02 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << I have heard of a Swedish product for nursing mothers called breast =
> warmers. Can any (perhaps Swedish?) >>
>
> I use a clean sock, filled 1/2 way with un-cooked rice, microwave for 1 - 2
> minutes and apply to sore breast(s). The rice holds the heat well, it's
> cheap and readily available. I use frozen peas on early edema (first 3 days)
> following a long exposure to pitocin in labor and switch to heat for milk
> engorgement. Gee, can you tell I live in the states? Pitocin, epidurals,
> vacuum extractors, forceps.. then a c-section. All that is almost
> considered a NORMAL birth here!
> Annie VerSteeg IBCLC
> Beach Area Breastfeeding
> La Jolla, Ca.
> [log in to unmask]
> breastfeeding... It's for life
>
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