Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Curious to find out where you get your coconut oil from?? Is it expensive?? TIA, Beals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Do you buy it in bulk? Elaine > > Curious to find out where you get your coconut oil from?? Is it expensive?? TIA, Beals > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 In defense of gentian violet: this cheap (a lifetime supply in a drugstore costs $5) remedy is time tested, penetrates more layers of skin, and attacks more strains of yeast. It is a wonderful back-up when nystatin fails. Coconut oil is reported to be good also...and doesn't stain. Gentian violet verdoses are induced in the literature in mice, hamsters, and by IV injection. In humans, the way to toxicity is overdose. What has proved effective in my practice is to paint baby mouth and mom's nipple and areolas once (dip q-tip into bottle as a paintbrush). Wait 2 days. Repeat. Repeat this cycle for 2 weeks. warmly, Nikki > > I discontinued recommending use of gentian violet a few years ago because of the risk of toxicity. I do recommend virgin coconut oil, and other approaches but no longer gentian. > > Just my .02. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 We get ours from iHerb. I think .com. It comes 10 individual packets to a box (a good amount in each). I believe a box is around 16.00. We sell ours for 3 per packet. Misti www.bayareabreastfeeding.net Sent from my iPad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 When you sell things like that do you have to charge Sales tax? Elaine > > We get ours from iHerb. I think .com. It comes 10 individual packets to a box (a good amount in each). I believe a box is around 16.00. We sell ours for 3 per packet. > > Misti > www.bayareabreastfeeding.net > > Sent from my iPad > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 For me because of a reported case of obstructive laryngotracheitis (2 week old infant), carcinogenic properties (yes in animals,) disruption to the gastrointestinal tract, irritation to mucous membranes, and advisement against applying to open wounds, and thankfully ease of availability of other approaches which appear to be effective and lack these side effects, I no longer recommend it. I wouldn't refuse to counsel a mother on its use if she desires to explore this option, it's just not an approach I generally recommend. I have listened to a lot of people who were under the assumption that 'gentian violet' as used for thrush, was a plant. They don't realize that it is a lab/histology dye. > > > > I discontinued recommending use of gentian violet a few years ago because of the risk of toxicity. I do recommend virgin coconut oil, and other approaches but no longer gentian. > > > > Just my .02. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 I get mine from a health food store close to me in Concord, , but you can also get it at Peppercorn in Plymouth, also Hannaford in the natural food section.. pure virgin, cold pressed is the best.. I recommend scooping out enough for treating nipples and diaper area into small jars and then using the rest for cooking or baking.. it is expensive but not if compared to other treatments and is versatile and tastes good plus its good for the brain..can you tell I'm a fan?! > > Curious to find out where you get your coconut oil from?? Is it expensive?? TIA, Beals > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Do you use it in place of butter? Elaine > > Trader Joe's now carries organic virgin unrefined coconut oil. I use it > inside and outside of my body all.the.time. It's a great cooking/baking > fat if the mild coconut flavor doesn't overwhelm the recipe. > > > LLLL IBCLC Los Angeles > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 *Like*norma :)Norma Ritter, IBCLC, RLCBreastfeeding Matters in the Capital Regionwww.NormaRitter.comJoin us on Facebook for the latest birthing and breastfeeding news and views: http://tinyurl.com/BMCRonFB Pam said: " can't take them [pillows] to the mall. " Absolutely true, but I also talk to mothers about making it work with what you have. Such as, depending on the height she needs, push her diaper bag (laid flat or folded over or whatever height works) or purse under her elbow or a wadded-up receiving blanket under her forearm or wrist. I talk about alternatives because, you're right, she feels like she has to stay home if she has to take half the house with her whenever she leaves. I don't want her to feel confined to her house. And, as to bottles, I also don't recommend them when talking about what mom should be getting before the baby is born. I should have specified that in my previous post. I talk about bottles when we need to supplement (of course, I talk about alternatives too) or mom is asking about returning to work. Dee Kassing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 I never recommend APNO--it has ingredients I would not like to see babies ingesting , can break down nipple tissue and is unnecessary. GV is coal tar--NEVER recommend it. I have been recommending coconut oil for about a decade now--have had no negative feedback. I make other suggestions for allergic moms. Tow, iBCLC > > Hi Everyone, > > Just yesterday I gave a mom information about Jack Newmans' APNO > cream and was feeling a little jittery about the liability. For > those of you who give information about products like Gentian Violet > for thrush and APNO cream, do you also carry the products? I'm > wondering if it would be practical or even ethical to carry the > ingredients for APNO cream with me - as well as a handout with > references - on consults. > > I appreciate your time and thoughts on the matter. > Warmly, > McCoy, IBCLC > Best Beginnings Breastfeeding Support Svcs. > Placerville, CA > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Gentian violet info: http://gentian.rutgers.edu/GentianViolet.htm http://www.ehow.com/facts_5559103_risks-gentian-violet.html It's OK to paint on an umbilical cord stump to prevent a fungal infection while it's drying. It is not OK to paint in a baby's mouth or on mom's nipples if she is breastfeeding! Very toxic!! Gail Neuman RNC BSN CPHW, Notary Public certified in high risk OB childbirth/lactation educator & student nurse practitioner NRP, AHA BLS for Healthcare & Heartsaver Family/Friends instructor Perinatal Nurse Associates Baby Your Way Midwifery Associates 801 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 305 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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