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Dear Lactnetters,
> I'm in a bit of trouble. I wrote a little handout for mother's in my
>hospital, that I give to all who tell me that they don't plan on
>breastfeeding. It includes comfort measures, ice, cabbage leaves, meds,
>etc. I also suggest that binding the breasts could cause a mastitis
>because it could cause plugging of the milk ducts. Sometimes when the
>mother asks me, I tell them they could bind, but to assess themselves
>frequently for lumps, redness and fever A couple of the OB's who write
>routine orders to bind breasts have 'caught' me. I believe that my wording
>is such that if the doctor orders binding, the patient could make her own
>choice. It is also written that if they have any symptoms they should call
>their doctor.
> A couple of OB's wonder where I'm coming from. One thinks I have
>blatently gone against his orders and is feeling disrespected, I guess. I
>know I read this somewhere. I can't find it now!...when I need it. I just
>can't remember where. Does anyone know of articles that are research based
>about this? Or any other ideas for me to stand on???
> Thanks in advance. You are a great group!
> Betsy Wells-Gephart RN, IBCLC
> Chandler, AZ (where it's still over 100 and we are
> sick of the heat!!)
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