Engorgement

Question:

Any engorgement help?

Answer:

A bag of frozen vegetables (such as corn, peas, or another small kind) on the area of discomfort brings great relief!

Skin pain

Answer:

There are several ideas that can help.

1.

Numb the area with ice before nursing.

2.

Use shields.  (Don’t leave them on all the time though, so moisture is not trapped).

3.

Soothe the area with a wet tea bag.

4.

Keep the area dry.

5.

Very important:  Make sure the baby has his mouth open niiiice and big before latching on.

Need to dry up milk quickly

Answer:

The answer may surprise you, but it is cabbage leaves!  Apply directly by inserting into your clothes for a day or the length of time needed.  Replace the cabbage leaves as they get wilted.

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