Guest guest Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 If it is really a bleb...it is inflammatory cells/histiocytes. The MD I work for had bleb tissue analyzed by a lab a few years ago. it may get better if baby isn't doing damage anymore. The MD usually recommends using a thin layer of steroid ointment to reduce the inflammation. 1% OTC hydrocortisone ointment (preferred over cream) or Rx 0.1% betamethazone valerate ointment. thin layer, so there is just a shine covered in plastic wrap to increase penetration. once a day during the longest 'break' the nipple has from feeding/pumping is often enough. Good news! My boss submitted it to ABM so you all soon may have more to go on than just my word! Healy Seattle, WA I do not have your protocol but would love to see it. I did see baby and did correct a VERY shallow latch, so the abrading part is entirely likely. Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC > > Hello, Liz. >  Sometimes blebs are caused because baby keeps abrading the nipple. Have you > observed this baby at breast? If this has just been a phone consultation, you > may want to suggest she do an in-person consultation. Do you have my protocol > for clearing out blebs from the inside? >     Dee Kassing > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: > Sent: Wed, August 8, 2012 6:20:04 PM > Subject: bleb? > >  > Have a mom with a unresolved bleb on both nipples. They feel coarse almost > scaly, not the typical bleb. But after nursing it looks more typical. Had for 4 > weeks now. > Warm moist heat, olive oil and ???? what else? Any new miraculous tips for me? > > thank you all for your replies, I LOVE this group. > > Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 That's great, . I know Ann has been working on the mysteries of blebs for a long time! Beebe, M.Ed., RLC, IBCLC Lactation Consultant/Postpartum Doula www.second9months.comwww.facebook.com/thesecond9months To: Sent: Wednesday, August 8, 2012 8:34 PM Subject: Re: Re: bleb? If it is really a bleb...it is inflammatory cells/histiocytes. The MD I work for had bleb tissue analyzed by a lab a few years ago. it may get better if baby isn't doing damage anymore. The MD usually recommends using a thin layer of steroid ointment to reduce the inflammation. 1% OTC hydrocortisone ointment (preferred over cream) or Rx 0.1% betamethazone valerate ointment. thin layer, so there is just a shine covered in plastic wrap to increase penetration. once a day during the longest 'break' the nipple has from feeding/pumping is often enough. Good news! My boss submitted it to ABM so you all soon may have more to go on than just my word! Healy Seattle, WA I do not have your protocol but would love to see it. I did see baby and did correct a VERY shallow latch, so the abrading part is entirely likely. Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC > > Hello, Liz. >  Sometimes blebs are caused because baby keeps abrading the nipple. Have you > observed this baby at breast? If this has just been a phone consultation, you > may want to suggest she do an in-person consultation. Do you have my protocol > for clearing out blebs from the inside? >     Dee Kassing > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: > Sent: Wed, August 8, 2012 6:20:04 PM > Subject: bleb? > >  > Have a mom with a unresolved bleb on both nipples. They feel coarse almost > scaly, not the typical bleb. But after nursing it looks more typical. Had for 4 > weeks now. > Warm moist heat, olive oil and ???? what else? Any new miraculous tips for me? > > thank you all for your replies, I LOVE this group. > > Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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