My turn for a question to the Wise Ones,

I've recently worked with 2 moms with very large breasts (in my opinion).
One of them shared with me that her breasts were a size F.  The other did not
share her size with me (as this is not something I ask about), but they had
to be even a bit larger.  Both of these women were doing something I've never
seen done before, nor have I ever heard about.  I admit, I have not been
reading Lactnet for a while prior to the last week, or I'd probably know the
answer by now.  These moms were rolling up a towel and placing it under the
breast to help support the breast.  Both of these women called me for help
with sore nipples.  After working with the first mom all day (I made a house
visit and spoke to her on the phone every 1 to 2 hours practically all day
and into the night), she gave up the next day (such a shame).  The second mom
felt relief while I was there working with her.  By the next day she felt
MUCH better by her account.  Has anyone heard of this towel technique before?
 Is this a practice you would recommend?  I felt it would create more of a
problem (and it seems to have in both of these cases).  Any suggestions or
opinions would be greatly appreciated.  It seems they were shown this
technique in the hospital.

Thanks,
Veronica Scott,
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator, WIC

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