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"Jan Barger RN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 28 Dec 1998 21:03:32 EST
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Jay says,

<<  But, give me some heat/warmth, and I can relax
 quite nicely.  I have found that with clients who are dealing with
 engorgement, that the warmth before nursing/pumping tends to help them relax
 so that they can get a letdown of milk for the pump or baby.  >>

Not a problem IF the heat is applied to OTHER than the breasts.  If the heat
increases swelling, then it increases constriction of the ducts because of
pressure.  Which is why I recommend a warm shower with water on the back, a
hot moist compress to the back of the neck.  Usually relaxation isn't the
issue -- the swelling of the tissues is.... I understand the idea behind the
heat, I just object to the fact that it may actually be detrimental to the
breasts....and the fact that no one has YET come up with documentation of a
scientific nature to indicate that heat to engorged breasts (days 3 to 7) is
beneficial.

jan -- looking for a study somewhere so this sacred cow can get back on it's
(admittedly shaky) feet.

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