In a message dated 4/21/03 12:35:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> CLC training put on by Elise Blair, and say that we should stop using
> lanolin completely. The rationale is that lanolin is not FDA approved, and
> we don't know what harm it cando. They also said that the Montgomery gland
> function is blocked by the use of lanolin. ALso, apparently JCAHO is
> cracking down on the use of non approved substances.

Tiffany,
I would also like to see Ms. Blair's references on this.  Lanolin is not
dispensed as a medication.  It is more in the category as ointments used on
baby's bottom.  The lanolins used in OB are marketed for lactating nipples,
so I don't see how they say non approved substances.  What harm did Ms. Blair
site?
I think lanolin is over used but I don't see what harm it has done.
Interested in your response.
Ann Perry RN IBCLC
Boston, MA

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