If it's not bothering mom, and you think it won't be an issue with the postpartum nursing staff, I'd say just let it come off slowly and naturally. The mom I had here with the same condition did use Lansinoh and towel-dry lightly after showers, but most of it came off with the baby's regular feeds. I thought it might be an issue with the nursing staff because it really did look unusual - very thick and caked - and she was going to deliver in a hospital not exactly known for its support of breastfeeding. One of those "any reason for a bottle" places. Anyway, it turned out fine. She was back to smooth, soft nipples about 2 weeks after delivery. Barbara Ash Canberra, Australia *********************************************** 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