Boobs! lol

pica5104 · 10-19-2007, 03:20 PM

I didnt know really what to title this....lol
I was told to put cabbage leaves in my bra for when my breast milk comes in....
WHAT DOES THIS DO!????
I feel like a doof when I have them in my bra

Regina · 10-19-2007, 05:25 PM

They have cold packs of a gel at walmart or practically any pharmacy that slide into your bra that helps with soreness...especially after your milk comes in... I am not sure about the whole cabbage thing...?

devin · 10-19-2007, 05:42 PM

I have NO idea, and I've heard the same thing! I hope someone can answer... lol

Adreamer's_wfe · 10-19-2007, 06:37 PM

LOL - cabbage, that is great .... I wouldn't do it, but that is hilarious! You should feel like a doof!

I have five kids, I have never used cabbage, but I do use the gel breat pads. I get the ones made by Soothies ( they make the pacifiers you get in the hospital) - they work really well, last about a week, and you can toss them in the freezer if you really need some relief. Best part, they don't promote infections, bateria - I learned the hard way that you can get a yeast infection in your breast. That was not fun.

Imachickadee75 · 10-19-2007, 07:45 PM

I was the one that recommended the cabbage leaves. The idea is that they retain moisture and thus the cold and I don't know if there is some sort of chemical in them that helps with the engorgement or not. The hope is that they will help with the soreness and fullness.

Jackie

Adreamer's_wfe · 10-19-2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Imachickadee75

I was the one that recommended the cabbage leaves. The idea is that they retain moisture and thus the cold and I don't know if there is some sort of chemical in them that helps with the engorgement or not. The hope is that they will help with the soreness and fullness.

Jackie

LOL - okay I did an internet search and it seems that this advice is actually given. There is even some research about it.

Personally, I would not feel comfortable with cabbage leaves in my bra. Just thinking about it totally cracks me up!! Being engorged totally stinks though, so if it brings you comfort - who cares. I am sure it is a perfectly holistic and natural approach - but I'll go ahead and purchase the gel breast pads.

TheWife · 10-20-2007, 12:43 AM

Ok wait, are you trying to dry up your milk or just relieve tenderness/soreness/engorgement? Because I've heard of using the cabbage leaves to relieve engorgement when you are wanting the milk to dry up. Maybe I have misunderstood, but I don't think you are supposed to do it, unless you are trying to end your supply. If that's what you are trying to do then give it a try if you want, personally, the smell would bug me! LOL.

Adreamer's_wfe · 10-20-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TheWife

Ok wait, are you trying to dry up your milk or just relieve tenderness/soreness/engorgement? Because I've heard of using the cabbage leaves to relieve engorgement when you are wanting the milk to dry up. Maybe I have misunderstood, but I don't think you are supposed to do it, unless you are trying to end your supply. If that's what you are trying to do then give it a try if you want, personally, the smell would bug me! LOL.

The info I read stated that women that used the cabbage (by the way, washed, deveined, put in the fridge ) were more successful at breastfeeding, and nursed longer than women that didn't. All the info. I read all sited the same study though.

Regina · 10-20-2007, 09:25 AM

I don't know; I am still feeling that nausea after pregnancy, and I can't imagine smelling cabbage.

For yeast infections on the breast, I have heard of using gentian violet. It clears it up pretty fast, but your baby's mouth is stained purple and so is your nipple, bra, etc. Saves you a trip to the doctor though....

TheWife · 10-20-2007, 10:25 AM

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The info I read stated that women that used the cabbage (by the way, washed, deveined, put in the fridge ) were more successful at breastfeeding, and nursed longer than women that didn't. All the info. I read all sited the same study though.

Weaning: Cabbage leaves while weaning?

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Cabbage leaves can help you to remain more comfortable as you are decreasing your baby's feeds by helping to relieve any engorgement you might be experiencing. They may also help to reduce your milk supply. The exact action of the cabbage in reducing engorgement is not known at this time, but in practice they have proven to be helpful for many mothers.

Is there anything I can do to dry up my milk supply after I wean my child? - BabyCenter

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Expert Answers

Jan Barger, lactation consultant
It's not uncommon to be able to express milk for several months after weaning. Eventually it will dry up on its own. If you're feeling a slight engorgement, or if milk is leaking and annoying you, you can try putting fresh green cabbage leaves over your breasts to help dry up the milk supply.

It may or may not be true, but I've seen it claimed in enough different places that I don't think I'd try it if you aren't trying to dry up, just in case.

10-19-2007, 03:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
pica5104 Jetgirls Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 146 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boobs! lol I didnt know really what to title this....lol I was told to put cabbage leaves in my bra for when my breast milk comes in.... WHAT DOES THIS DO!???? I feel like a doof when I have them in my bra __________________ ~Pauline~ ~~Love is when you take away all the feeling, the passion, the romance, and find that you still care for the person.~~

10-19-2007, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Regina Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern state Posts: 1,038 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Boobs! lol They have cold packs of a gel at walmart or practically any pharmacy that slide into your bra that helps with soreness...especially after your milk comes in... I am not sure about the whole cabbage thing...?

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devin Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Renton, Wa, USA Posts: 168 Recipes: Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Boobs! lol I have NO idea, and I've heard the same thing! I hope someone can answer... lol __________________ Desiree

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Adreamer's_wfe Jetgirls Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 451 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Boobs! lol LOL - cabbage, that is great .... I wouldn't do it, but that is hilarious! You should feel like a doof! I have five kids, I have never used cabbage, but I do use the gel breat pads. I get the ones made by Soothies ( they make the pacifiers you get in the hospital) - they work really well, last about a week, and you can toss them in the freezer if you really need some relief. Best part, they don't promote infections, bateria - I learned the hard way that you can get a yeast infection in your breast. That was not fun.

10-19-2007, 07:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Imachickadee75 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 696 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Boobs! lol I was the one that recommended the cabbage leaves. The idea is that they retain moisture and thus the cold and I don't know if there is some sort of chemical in them that helps with the engorgement or not. The hope is that they will help with the soreness and fullness. Jackie

10-20-2007, 12:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
TheWife Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 1,264 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Boobs! lol Ok wait, are you trying to dry up your milk or just relieve tenderness/soreness/engorgement? Because I've heard of using the cabbage leaves to relieve engorgement when you are wanting the milk to dry up. Maybe I have misunderstood, but I don't think you are supposed to do it, unless you are trying to end your supply. If that's what you are trying to do then give it a try if you want, personally, the smell would bug me! LOL. __________________ Michelle~Wife to Corbin 09/09/1999 and Mom to Caleb 05/18/02~Kyla 01/03/05~Bryton 02/03/08

10-20-2007, 09:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Regina Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southern state Posts: 1,038 Recipes: Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Boobs! lol I don't know; I am still feeling that nausea after pregnancy, and I can't imagine smelling cabbage. For yeast infections on the breast, I have heard of using gentian violet. It clears it up pretty fast, but your baby's mouth is stained purple and so is your nipple, bra, etc. Saves you a trip to the doctor though....

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