Would a peppermint  tea or essential  oil diluted placed in a spray bottle
and sprayed on nipple work?  Less irritation  due to touching nipples, if
they are already sore and damaged.

Would mother's with low  supply need to be careful with topical peppermint?

Desiree Allison
LLLL, IBCLC, PHX AZ

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