Kate Cropp WHNP, IBCLC, MSN wrote:
> Hello!
>
> I would like to know what type of warm compresses others advise for the prevention/
> treatment of nipple vasospasms. We may all be telling mothers different things, and we 
> could learn from each other. Please post to the list.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Kate Cropp WHNP, IBCLC, MSN
> Nashville, Tennessee, USA
> Mama to nursling Henry, 33 months!
>
>   
Hello Kate,

I haven't come across nipple vasospasms per se, however, here are some 
suggestions for warm compresses:

1.  Put washcloths in the dryer until they are warm, then apply.  Put 
them in the dryer wet for moist compresses.

2.  You can make a hot pack out of a sock filled with rice.  Tie off the 
end, and microwave it for 1-2 minutes.  Mom will need to make sure that 
there are no hot spots and shake the rice around a bit to even out the 
temp.  She could make small ones by using a pair of children's socks.

Does anyone know if the blue gel freezer ice packs can also be heated 
and used as warm packs?

Liz Cammin, RN, LLLL

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