At 07:32 PM 8/14/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Jan, please don't think I've taken complete leave of my senses, but... I
>remember several years ago reading about emersing the toxemic woman in H2O
>such as a pool or bath to help the fluid move out of her tissues.  Of
>course I can't remember when or where I read this, but it's worth a try.

This sounds like a great idea.  You know how we get "prune fingers" after
sitting in the water for so long.  Put a cup of Epsom Salts into the bath
and there will be added drawing out of fluids.

Let us know what you find helps.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee
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