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Sheila Company <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 10 May 2005 07:50:11 +0100
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>Could someone please refresh my memory on the exact procedure of how to 
>open a milk blister by using a glass Coke (or other such) bottle and 
>heating the outer rim and applying that to the nipple area and allowing 
>the build-up of pressure to help with the release of a block?

This hot jar method is suggested for engorgement but no mention of blocked ducts or blebs
Scroll down to *juice jar pump*. Maybe the idea could be adapted though
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/engorgement.html
 
this link from the same site gives info on treating blebs
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/nipplebleb.html
 
Sheila Company UK
Health Visitor IBCLC & NCT bfc

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