Cathy, what would you consider the best product (OTC) to recommend putting on sore nipples, short of a prescription for APNO, which we try to avoid since MRSA is such a problem... ? Also, has anyone heard of medicinal honey, Manuka? I may be losing my mind... did I read that here? I can't recall where I saw it, but I would like to know more about medicinal grade honey and wound healing, and its appropriateness for nipple soreness or breaks in skin integrity in the nipple/areolar area. I may have read about that here, but I am worried still about botulism in honey. My mind is a muddle because we are drilling a new well, and we are at 1206 feet and have not hit water yet.. Today we are going to 1400 and then hydrofracture. It's stressful. If anyone has connections to the water fairies, please put in a good word for me. Serious, it is a very expensive endeavor, and we are praying ... for water. Thanks. Kathleen B. Bruce RN, BSN, IBCLC [log in to unmask]<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&[log in to unmask]> -In Home Lactation Consults, N. Vermont. -Spinners,Knitters,Weavers Housecleaning Pages www.kbbspin.org - Lactnet, Listserv list for lactation professionals Williston, Vermont USA Call or text (802) 578 6841 *********************************************** 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