In a message dated 96-03-22 10:36:10 EST, you write:
>. Problem #2 - the
>mom is very uncomfortable. I wouldn't advise calamine on the areola/nipple
>since it
>has a drying/caking effect. When my kids had c.p., baking soda baths in the
>jacuzzi
>plus aloe vera on the spots worked well. Does anyone have suggestions for
>this
>mother?
I used spray starch, like what is used for clothing during ironing. It
worked like a charm to reduce itching. Oatmeal baths were also helpful. We
didn't have any scaring and no secondary infections. :-)
Capri
ChildBorn Birth Services