Jenni
Thanks for the update on this dyad.  I thought of one more modality that
might be used for this unrelievable engorgement.  I do not think that it is
researched based but I have read of using ultra sound for this type of
engorgement . I have not seen it used , but have read of it (maybe on
Lactnet ) .  Maybe it is the deep heat that would be the cause of relief.
(if any)
Hope that you have a consent and are getting photos .
Beadie
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer James <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, August 12, 2002 4:48 AM
Subject: Re:

>Hi again everyone
>just an update on the 'solid breast'. I saw the mum today after her visit
to
>the breast surgeon - he drained the abscess again and intends to do it
again
>on Thursday. The breast is far less inflamed now, considerably less swollen
>but still very hard. The baby can latch at least - she can even poke out
her
>tongue at dad now following the tongue being snipped and lots of practice!
>there is still very little milk flow. We did the reverse pressure trick but
>got a little response  plus used  the vibrator.
>the plan for now is to keep massaging, applying heat, using the supply line
>to keep babe at breast, at least there is some evidence of ducts clearing
as
>I saw evidence when I did the reverse pressure.
>Thank you to all who have sent me ideas and good wishes - this really is a
>fantastic support network and the mum is really impressed at the way we all
>support each other
>Jenni
>

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