I believe I have read studies that indicate warm water compresses are as effective as lasinohl and hydrogel for nipples traumatized by early breastfeedings In addition, women using hydrogel pads tend to have a higher incidence of mastistis. We are developing policies to accompany our main breastfeeding policy for a BFHI designation application. Suggestions on best treatments other than correcting the latch for soothing nipple trauma in the early postpartum period? Thank you. Cheryl McInerney RN, IBCLC *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome