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.
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breastfeeding... It's for life

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