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Subject:
Teabags for sore nipples
From:
"Barbara Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 8 Dec 1998 17:05:42 -0800
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I'm a relatively new Lactnet subscriber, working in an NICU which is
attemtping to increase its breastfeeding support for families.  I'm very
grateful for all of the information on the list--I'm learning lots.

A colleague of mine (N. Lavergne) published a study she conducted
comparing the use of tea bags for nipple healing versus warm water
compresses.  The study was published in JOGNN, 1996 or 1997 I believe.
Sorry I don't have the exact citation--it would be listed in CINAHL and
in MEDLINE.  Her findings?  Tea bags did not enhance wound
healing--something which had been commonly taught in our institution for
many years.

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