Another Reference "Cool Cabbage Compresses", Wendy Rosier R.N., R.M., B.App. Sci. (Advance-Nursing Ed), Breastfeeding Review, May `1988 Outlines "successful clinical trials of cabbage leaves for suppression of lactation, engorgement, excessive lactation and one case of incipient mastitis." Author is a Lactation Consultant and Midwifery Educator Box Hill Hospital, Victoria. Author wrote that she will be glad to hear of other experiences. -------------------------------- In the Jerusalem Post last year, Toby Gish, Rn, IBCLC, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, (LLLL and AAPL) and Silvie Ackerman, RN, Midwife, Haifa, wrote a letter correcting the details in an article that had appeared previously in the Jerusalem Post on cabbage leaves. If anyone would like further details on the use of cabbage leaves for engorged breasts in a hospital setting in Israel, Toby Gish at 39 Naomi St., Haifa 34405, Israel would be happy to share her department's experiences with you. Devorah Schesch-Wernick LLL APL Israel