May I suggest that this is a topic that needs *research*. Perhaps someone on Lactnet is planning an Honours thesis and is looking for topic? So often a topic is mentioned for which there is as yet no evidence, and I encourage all of you who are embarking on research to consider some of the topics recently raised. Good study design is essential. The resulting research may support an association, or find no association, and it then needs to be followed by other research. Virginia in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia, who is passionate about research Date: Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:50:17 -0400 From: Gabi Eckereder <[log in to unmask]> Subject: virgin coconut oil and milk blebs Hi, Could application of virgin coconut oil on the nipples contribute to developing milk blebs because of the high amount of saturated fats? To my knowledge high internal consumption of saturated fat might contribute to occurrence of milk blebs (although I haven't found any research evidence of that). Thanks for you input, appreciate it. Cheers, Gabi Eckereder RM/IBCLC Melbourne *********************************************** 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