When treating nipple vasospasm with warmth, place a bunch of uncooked rice
in a (clean) sock.  Microwave on high for a minute or two.  The sock holds
*and retains* heat for quite some time.  Mom can warm her nipples
immediately before, and after, each feeding (without getting up!)

This is also DRY warmth.  Using a warm, wet compress is counterproductive
because as the skin evaporates off the moisture, it gets chilled!  If Mom
only has a warm wet washcloth at her disposal, she should place it inside a
baggie so there is no wetness on her skin as she warms.


Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC
Wyndmoor, PA, USA




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