>
> > Does anyone have reports of women enjoying applying ice to their breasts?
> >
>
> Usually what I hear is a big sigh and "Oh, that feels SO good!"
>
> Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC -- Wheaton IL
>

I see the same.  A bag of frozen peas wrapped in a thin dishtowel seems to be
the biggest hit.  I also recommend prior to nursing for just a minute or so
to use a washcloth and hot water over a sink, or step into a shower.  It
seems to help soften and relax and aid with the letdown, but not long enough
to exacerbate the engorgement.

Cheryl Taylor White
www.drjaygordon.com

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