Megadodo
10-19-2007, 01:46 PM
Eye infections: Squirt in an open or closed eye. If the eye is closed have the person lie back, squirt it, then open his or her eye. 4 times or more per day. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
Plugged eye ducts: Squirt into the eye crease at the nose. Do this 4 times one day and 2 times the next. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
Conjuctivitis ("Pink Eye"): Same as Plugged eye ducts, but continute with 4 times daily until the crust is gone. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
Sties: Same as Conjunctivitis. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
Sore/cracked nipples: Rub into nipples and air dry.
Scratches: Squirt and air dry, bandage, etc. as normal.
Scrapes: Same as scratches.
Burns: Same as scratches.
Gouges: Same as scratches.
Diaper rash: Squirt and air dry. Breastmilk can worsen a yeast rash. Do not use on yeast.
Mosquito bites: Squirt on bite and rub in. Stops the itching.
Ant bites: Same as Mosquito bites.
Acne: Wash face with water, then follow with breastmilk squirted onto a cotton (be sure it's cotton, that synthetic stuff can scratch the surface of your skin and cause problems) puff and apply all over face.
Sore throats: Anyone family member who will let you can be helped by a squirt of breastmilk. Either by direct squirt or if applied from a sterile plastic cup.
Stuffy noses: Squirt into nose and suction or squeeze out as you would with saline.
Contact lenses: If you have an irritant under your lens and forgot your eyedrops, take it out, hand express to get a nice little stream going to rinse contact off.
Eye puffiness and redness: Express breastmilk and pour over eyes. Does as good of job, if not better, than tea bags!
Breast cancer: Recent studies suggests that just the simple and natural act of breastfeeding can benefit mom as well by providing protection against breast cancer.
Tooth decay: Scientist have tried to grow bacteria in breastmilk and have been unsuccessful! ANY DENTIST WHO TELLS YOU THAT BREASTMILK CAUSES INFANT CARIES, OR THAT NURSING YOUR BABY TO SLEEP WILL CAUSE CARIES, NEEDS TO UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION!! THIS IS NOT TRUE!
BE AWARE: Night nursing in combination with unbrushed teeth and food/juice/formula particles present on teeth CAN and DOES contribute to dental caries. Be certain to always brush teeth and gums before bed!
Cold sores/Fever blisters: Express a small amount of breastmilk onto clean finger and apply immediately to cold sore. Ends pain and helps speed the healing process.
Chicken pox: Use as you would Calamine Lotion or some other ointment.
Chapped lips/skin: Express a small amount onto fingers and wipe over lips or skin. Do not rub it in...leave a little wet. (This feels great on my chapped lips and it normally only takes a day or two to clear!)
On a more personal level....uses between partners:
If you or your partner is medically sensitive to artificial sexual lubricants, you can either squirt directly onto the penis or hand express breast milk into a little cup and use as you would use KY Jelly, vaseline, or AstroGlide. Many lactating women experience vaginal dryness and the use of her own milk as a lubricant can be very helpful.
<small>[ March 13, 2006, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: Tami ]</small>
Plugged eye ducts: Squirt into the eye crease at the nose. Do this 4 times one day and 2 times the next. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
Conjuctivitis ("Pink Eye"): Same as Plugged eye ducts, but continute with 4 times daily until the crust is gone. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
Sties: Same as Conjunctivitis. ASK YOUR DOCTOR.
Sore/cracked nipples: Rub into nipples and air dry.
Scratches: Squirt and air dry, bandage, etc. as normal.
Scrapes: Same as scratches.
Burns: Same as scratches.
Gouges: Same as scratches.
Diaper rash: Squirt and air dry. Breastmilk can worsen a yeast rash. Do not use on yeast.
Mosquito bites: Squirt on bite and rub in. Stops the itching.
Ant bites: Same as Mosquito bites.
Acne: Wash face with water, then follow with breastmilk squirted onto a cotton (be sure it's cotton, that synthetic stuff can scratch the surface of your skin and cause problems) puff and apply all over face.
Sore throats: Anyone family member who will let you can be helped by a squirt of breastmilk. Either by direct squirt or if applied from a sterile plastic cup.
Stuffy noses: Squirt into nose and suction or squeeze out as you would with saline.
Contact lenses: If you have an irritant under your lens and forgot your eyedrops, take it out, hand express to get a nice little stream going to rinse contact off.
Eye puffiness and redness: Express breastmilk and pour over eyes. Does as good of job, if not better, than tea bags!
Breast cancer: Recent studies suggests that just the simple and natural act of breastfeeding can benefit mom as well by providing protection against breast cancer.
Tooth decay: Scientist have tried to grow bacteria in breastmilk and have been unsuccessful! ANY DENTIST WHO TELLS YOU THAT BREASTMILK CAUSES INFANT CARIES, OR THAT NURSING YOUR BABY TO SLEEP WILL CAUSE CARIES, NEEDS TO UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION!! THIS IS NOT TRUE!
BE AWARE: Night nursing in combination with unbrushed teeth and food/juice/formula particles present on teeth CAN and DOES contribute to dental caries. Be certain to always brush teeth and gums before bed!
Cold sores/Fever blisters: Express a small amount of breastmilk onto clean finger and apply immediately to cold sore. Ends pain and helps speed the healing process.
Chicken pox: Use as you would Calamine Lotion or some other ointment.
Chapped lips/skin: Express a small amount onto fingers and wipe over lips or skin. Do not rub it in...leave a little wet. (This feels great on my chapped lips and it normally only takes a day or two to clear!)
On a more personal level....uses between partners:
If you or your partner is medically sensitive to artificial sexual lubricants, you can either squirt directly onto the penis or hand express breast milk into a little cup and use as you would use KY Jelly, vaseline, or AstroGlide. Many lactating women experience vaginal dryness and the use of her own milk as a lubricant can be very helpful.
<small>[ March 13, 2006, 11:39 PM: Message edited by: Tami ]</small>