>Has anyone heard of putting A & D ointment on sore nipples?
>This is a new one for me. Came from Kaiser doc and R.N. to my neighbor. Is
>this very old or very new advice? Please enlighten me.
>Debbie Rabin, OTR, CLC

This is VERY old advice. It was the ointment of choice (after Masse) in my
local community 20 years ago.  Take a look at the ingredient list to see why
it is no longer recommended.
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