I am a midwife who has successfully breastfed 4 children throughout my 16 year career, I have seen various recommendations come and go for the treatment of sore nipples. I have recently discovered this site and amazed by the wealth of helpful information and wonder if anyone can help. I know that prevention is better than cure as far as correct latch etc. is concerned, but I am keen to ascertain the best treatment for the poor mums who have succumbed to the dreaded nipple trauma.
I know that moist wound healing is now advocated and in my own hospital the application of jelonet is recommended. Can anybody direct me to the evidence for this recommendation? Does vaseline work just as well? Is jelonet better than Purelan or Lansinoh?
I look forward to hearing from anyone with any info.
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Evidence based practice for treatment of sore nipples
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mears · 28/03/2002 22:49
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