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Re: Nipple trauma treatments
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"Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 19 May 2013 02:25:10 -0400
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There's only one study linking hydrogel pads (and actually they were 
glycerin gel pads) with increased risk of mastitis, and the women in 
this study were instructed to change the pad after every single feeding, 
which might have disrupted healing. Other studies of various hydrogel 
formulations did not find an elevated incidence of mastitis.
One important way to reduce the risk of mastitis is to have moms wash 
damaged nipples with mild soap and water 2-3x a day (Verity Livingston's 
research demonstrated this.)

Catherine Watson Genna BS, IBCLC  NYC  cwgenna.com

On 5/18/2013 3:36 PM, McInerney, Cheryl wrote:
> 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
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