>>>I was just informed that the use of cabbage leaves on engorged breasts
was no longer encouraged because of an increased risk of growth of lysteria.
I know lysteria grows in soft cheeses and some processed meats, but I have
never heard of an association of lysteria and cabbage leaves.

I was told that this was considered a dangerous practice. Has anyone else
heard this?<<<

 

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I heard the same thing at the March of Dimes Conference last month in
Chicago in a presentation by Karin Cadwell and Cindy Turner-Maffei.  I just
checked my syllabus and can't find my notes but I don't think they gave
reference to any studies or case reports.  I believe they mentioned a
greater danger when nipple damage was present.

If anyone knows how to contact them they may have more info for you.

Linda Anderegg, RNC, IBCLC, RLC in Chicago


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