Hello, I have a client that is coping with intense vasospasm pain. We are working through that with various care options however I have a question. This mother has bilateral flushing of the breasts which I find quite unique. Whether the baby is nursing or not nursing, both breasts have an all-over flushed (pink/red) look to them. There are no sign of mastitis, engorgement, yeast, infection, no bumps/lumps or signs of pitting, edema, etc, etc. Her nipples blanch intensely post feed but the overall breast color does not change. The mother experiences intense pain with the vasospasm but the flushed color of the breasts that remains constant is what perplexes me. The mother says the color has been that way her whole time nursing (now 14 wks PP). I am trying to figure out why she's be getting increased circulation to the breasts (that never changes so I don't think it is an oxytocin surge, etc) but not the nipples. She has a Hx of cold finger/toes and a classic presentation of vasospasm. Baby had a tongue tie treated a few months back and we are working through that. So overall our care plan is working I am just stumped by the bilateral flushed look to the breasts and want to make sure I am not missing something. I like to connect all the dots! Any ideas are welcome. Melissa Cole, IBCLC, RLC www.lunalactation.com *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome