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I also encourage mothers to lie back and try to elevate the breasts while encircling them with ice packs (ie. frozen bags of corn/peas, etc...covered in thin cloth to prevent skin damage). Looks funky but really helps relieve the swelling.
Best of luck,
Amy
Amy Wagner, BS, RN, CCES, IBCLC
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> On Oct 19, 2016, at 1:30 AM, Laurie Wheeler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> If the breast are r mildly engorged she can probably get by with no
> expressing. But if severely engorged then I recommend removing milk in the
> smallest quantities for relief. I believe not doing so can be harmful to
> the breast tissue and future functioning of the breast possibly. I think
> sometimes tight fitting bras are counterproductive. I like some form of
> lymphatic drainage massage as well. Laurie wheeler Mississippi
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