Please note that I didn't complete one of the sentences, sorry! Below, in
italics, is the completed sentence.
Sharon
On Sun, Jul 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM, Sharon Craig Economides <
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> June,
>
> What I've found works best for engorgement and expression-
>
> -Warm (not hot) compresses or warm shower (no water hitting the breasts
> directly, this can stimulate too much) before feeding/expressing. *Ice
> beforehand can slow/inhibit MER and therefore only warmth should be used
> before feeding/expressing. I stick with warmth before, and cooling
> afterwards.*
> -breast massage before and during (see
> http://newborns.stanford.edu/Breastfeeding/HandExpression.html)
> -oxytocin-releasing measures during, to help with milk ejection (mom should
> be comfortable, maybe listen to music that is relaxing for her, have someone
> give her a foot massage, warm washcloth or pack on her neck/shoulders etc.)
> -during let-down hand-express the side that the baby is not nursing on
> -cool compress afterwards. Avoid putting ice directly on the breast, and
> instead use cool washcloths or gel pack from the fridge, wrapped in a damp
> washcloth to help bring the swelling down.
> -homeopathic oral arnica *200C *(for those who are familiar with
> homeopathics) to bring down the swelling
> -ibuprofen if needed for pain and inflammation
>
> In addition to recommending it to clients, I used this protocol myself 5
> months ago when I was a new mom, and it worked very well!
>
> Good luck,
> Sharon
>
>
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Sharon Craig Economides, LM, CPM, MMid, IBCLC
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