Thursday, September 20, 2012

Breast Care & Frozen Diapers

As silly as it sounds, frozen diapers can provide relief to sore breasts during the first few weeks of breastfeeding.  Just add a little water to two newborn sized diapers and freeze them.  After a feeding, place the open diapers over your breasts.  They conveniently fit in all the right places, and provide a lot of comfort too.

Another tip: before a feeding, place a warm heating pad or warm wash cloth over your breasts.  The warmth helps the let down of your milk and it helps discomfort.

I remember wearing the frozen diapers after feedings.  They used to stick out of my nursing tank top. :-)  I must have looked silly, but it definitely helped!

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