Hi Star,
I usually recommend cold for engorgement, which is mostly edema, and
spot heat for mastitis - heat applied just over the sore/red area of the
breast for short periods of time, with the justification that this might
increase circulation in the inflammed area and allow the immune system
better access to the infection, if any.
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Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[log in to unmask]
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