Nancy, I doubt that this is mastitis. Ruth Lawrence's text (1999, Mosby)
does a good job with both topics--the mastitis and the blisters/blebs. It
would probably be most helpful for you to read this authoratative guide
before all of us put in our two cents on the list. It's a great overview,
and you'll be glad you took the time to read it.



>Hi! This is my fist message to LACNET after reading the post for a few
>months.  I am a IBCLC,  childbirth educator, and work in Public Health
>as a supervisor and WIC Lactation Consultant.  I  have  been working
>with a Mom who has 2 month old twins.  She was doing great with them
>until she broke her elbow rollerblading, and also developed a nipple
>blister.  States the pain is terrible!! Do you know if these "nipple
>blisters" are more common with twins.  We tried hot compresses and
>having the baby nurse.  She had it opened by a healthcare professional.
>Relief for a while, but they came back.  She now has Mastitis and the
>blisters.  She lives out of town and was here visiting when I saw her.
>Another LC thought it might be thrush , but the doctor did not.  Does
>anyone know if something can be done with these nipple blisters?  Her
>Mastitis is being treated.  Please post to net or to my E-mail.  She
>really wants to keep nursing!!  Thanks for any help.  Nancy Heyns -
>[log in to unmask]
>
>
>             ***********************************************
>The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
>LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
>mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
>http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html


--
Marie Biancuzzo
Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
[log in to unmask]
Resources to simplify breastfeeding management are available at
http://www.wmc-worldwide.com

             ***********************************************
The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html