In a message dated 7/5/98 6:09:10 PM, you wrote:
<<elevated risk of mastitis from the use of nipple shields. >>
It is my understanding and experience that this is one reason that pumping is
recommended after (hopefully temporary) shield use - to decrease the liklihood
of mastitis.
Deb
Deborah Tobin RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA
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