Gretchen

Laser therapy for cracked nipples is common here in South Africa.  It
replaces the ultra-violet light therapy that used to be used before.  The
treatment is offered by physiotherapists and  is non-drying to nipple
tissue.  Of course it needs to be used in conjunction with correcting the
*cause*  of the nipple damage.  Usually one or two treatments suffice.  I
usually see the mothers after they have had the treatment - to correct the
latch - and have never actually referred a mother for this treatment.  I
will try and find out more from a physio I work with as well as obtaining
some references.

Regards
Jean

Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
Cape Town, South Africa
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