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If i use a cabbage leaf of my breast to help with milk ducts and tenderness, would i still be able to maintain breast feeding my 2 month old?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes, but: Make sure you wash the leaves well first. There has been a clinical study that shows that cabbage leaves can reduce breast engorgement and tenderness in nursing mothers. See this reliable report at the trustworthy Cochrane Reviews website: http://www.update-software.com/BCP/WileyPDF/EN/CD007239.pdf

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2014

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A member asked:

If i use a cabbage leaf of my breast to help with milk ducts and tenderness, would i still be able to maintain breast feeding my 2 month old?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Anyanwu and 6 doctors agreed

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