Guest guest Posted April 11, 2008 Report Posted April 11, 2008 I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any suggestions? Quote
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2008 Report Posted April 12, 2008 my best information would be a Castor Oil pack - it is what I used? a number of times when I waas nursing & had problems - use a piece of flannel with good quality castor oil form a health food store if possible - lay it on the problem area - cover with a piece of plastic ( i generally use a bag from the grocery store produce section) & put? a heat pack or heating pad on top - 20 - 30 min? every couple of hours Also go in the shower & massage the breast under the warm water 1 -2 -3 times aday for just a few minutes if you can Lesley aearce2005 <lisamerrill2007 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:12 pm Clogged Milk Duct I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any suggestions? Quote
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Posted April 13, 2008 My Grandma always said to use a warm cabbage leaf. - Diana's - Vintage & Gift Shop 42 Regina Drive - Hubbard, Ohio http://www.Dianascraft-antiqueshop.4t.com http://organicgiftsbydiana.mybisi.com/ Quote
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Posted April 13, 2008 At 02:20 PM 4/13/2008, you wrote: >I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and >lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any >suggestions? you are going to laugh...but do it anyway... steam a cabbage leaf til it's just wilted... and use as a compress (inside your nursing bra) ages old treatment for mastitis, clogged milk ducts, etc. Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals Website: http://www.naturesgift.com Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ Quote
Guest guest Posted April 13, 2008 Report Posted April 13, 2008 Hi, I thought I had a blocked milk duct and it ended up being mastitis, so I would not muck around if it gets painful, I would see a doctor. I have just looked at this website and it gives very good information. http://huggiesnz.co.nz/BeingAParent/FeedingYourBaby/BreastAndBottle/Ma stitis.asphttp://huggiesnz.co.nz/BeingAParent/FeedingYourBaby/BreastAn dBottle/Mastitis.asp Kind regards Jeanine > > aearce2005 <lisamerrill2007 > > Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:12 pm > Clogged Milk Duct I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and > lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any > suggestions? Quote
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2008 Report Posted April 14, 2008 geranium, lavender, rose or peppermint , " aearce2005 " <lisamerrill2007 wrote: > > I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and > lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any > suggestions? > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2008 Report Posted April 15, 2008 don't laugh. A steamed cabbage leaf is what my pediatrician told me to use when my son was a baby and that was 18 years ago!! It really worked. If you don't have any cabbage, a warm compress will work also. I put a damp washcloth in the microwave for 30 seconds...you do need to let it cool a bit and then apply to the affected area. Also my doctor told me even though it hurt to keep nursing. I'm not a doctor but I did successfully nurse all seven of my babies. I hope this helps. Stephanie in NV (who's been lurking for ages) Quote
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2008 Report Posted April 17, 2008 I would be careful with the cabbage leaves because I have heard that they can decrease the flow/supply of milk altogether. Ususally they are used to help breasts go down after birth if the mother is not nursing. , Marge Clark <marge wrote: > > At 02:20 PM 4/13/2008, you wrote: > >I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and > >lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any > >suggestions? > > you are going to laugh...but do it anyway... steam a cabbage leaf til it's > just wilted... and use as a compress (inside your nursing bra) ages old > treatment for mastitis, clogged milk ducts, etc. > > > > Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals > Website: http://www.naturesgift.com > Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ > Quote
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2008 Report Posted April 21, 2008 When I used the cabbage leaves it didn't have any effect on my milk production but if you are concerned you could always use a warm compress. Stephanie in NV - " Kelly " <kjsnedd Wednesday, April 16, 2008 8:30 PM Re: Clogged Milk Duct >I would be careful with the cabbage leaves because I have heard that > they can decrease the flow/supply of milk altogether. Ususally they > are used to help breasts go down after birth if the mother is not > nursing. > > > , Marge Clark <marge wrote: >> >> At 02:20 PM 4/13/2008, you wrote: >> >I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and >> >lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any >> >suggestions? >> >> you are going to laugh...but do it anyway... steam a cabbage leaf > til it's >> just wilted... and use as a compress (inside your nursing bra) > ages old >> treatment for mastitis, clogged milk ducts, etc. >> >> >> >> Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare > Professionals >> Website: http://www.naturesgift.com >> Blog: http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/ >> > > > > --- > > The information contained in these e-mails is not a substitute > for diagnosis and treatment by a qualified, licensed professional. > > Absolutely no forwarding or copying, in whole or in part, of any messages > or postings to others outside the list without the express, written > consent of every author of a message included in the forward or copy. > > To adjust your group settings (i.e. go no mail) see the following link: > /join Quote
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2008 Report Posted April 23, 2008 Try diluted lemongrass essential oil massaged into the breast and gently comb (a wide wooden comb is good) the breast towards the nipple. I hope this helps. Kind regards, Kani Kelly <kjsnedd Wednesday, April 16, 2008 5:30:54 PM Re: Clogged Milk Duct I would be careful with the cabbage leaves because I have heard that they can decrease the flow/supply of milk altogether. Ususally they are used to help breasts go down after birth if the mother is not nursing. , Marge Clark <marge wrote: > > At 02:20 PM 4/13/2008, you wrote: > >I think I have a clogged milk duct...I put geranium, lemon, and > >lavendar on it this morning, but I dont' know what else to do...any > >suggestions? > > you are going to laugh...but do it anyway... steam a cabbage leaf til it's > just wilted... and use as a compress (inside your nursing bra) ages old > treatment for mastitis, clogged milk ducts, etc. > > > > Over 12 years online supplying Aromatherapy and Healthcare Professionals > Website: http://www.naturesg ift.com > Blog: http://naturesgifta romatherapy. blogspot. com/ > ______________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote
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