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