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Date: | Tue, 12 Jun 2001 20:46:57 -0800 |
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I had an unusual experience this weekend at the hosptial where I do lactation "rounds" occasionally. Out of the eight patients, only one was breastfeeding (how unusual, it's usually all breastfeeders!) and she was doing great.
One mom had a stillbirth, so I strolled in to help with breast care. Then I decided to go "help" the bottle feeders . I found that I was rusty on my "how to dry up your milk" speech, which I had to give to all the other mothers after finding that they were dedicated bottle feeders. The nurse on the floor was telling the moms to go find a tight fitting bra, a version of the old "bind your breasts" theory.
So, the question: What do you tell mothers who are weaning at birth?
Here are some options:
* Ice packs (Marie Biancuzzo)
* decreased stimulation (Marie Biancuzzo)
* watch for signs of plugged ducts, milk fever (Lawrence) & mastitis (Aurebach/ Riordan)
* relieve fullness by breast pump/ warm shower (Aurebach/Riordan)
(Lawrence)
* put the baby to breast to relieve fullness (my secret plan to convert)
* cabbage leaves
* wear a supportive bra (not a binding bra)
What would you say/ add?
Terriann Shell, IBCLC
Big Lake, Alaska
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