i asked the other day for help with my ingordged breast,they said use cabbage ,,,and WOW it works ,,but how long do i keep them in my bra,and what is it that makes it work ive got a 19,15,3,1week old children and have never heard of this before?
2006-09-13 01:07:24 · 8 answers · asked by pammybabysworld 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you are breastfeeding, be careful not to use them more than 30 minutes at a time a couple times per day, or you will dry up your milk too much!
If you are not breastfeeding, you can just leave them in until they are soft and wilted, then change to new leaves.
I have no idea what it is about them that makes them work, I just know they are a Godsend for sore boobs!
2006-09-13 04:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by Kathryn A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You leave them on until they become wilted, or about 20-30 mins at a time 3 or 4 applications per day.
Lactation consultants frequently suggest cabbage leaves to reduce swelling in moderate to severe engorgement. References to cabbage compresses for swelling and engorgement date back to the early 1800's. Cabbage compresses have been used to reduce the swelling in sprains and broken bones. Research data is sparse but published studies and anecdotal reports seem to support its value in reducing breast engorgement.
The common green cabbage (Brassica capitata) is used for engorgement therapy. Cabbage is known to contain sinigrin (allylisothiocyanate) rapine, mustard oil, magnesium, oxylate and sulphur heterosides. Herbalists believe that cabbage has both antibiotic and anti irritant properties. It is theorized that this natural mixture of ingredients helps decrease tissue congestion by dilating (opening) local capillaries (small blood vessels) improving the blood flow in the area.
2006-09-13 08:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
cabbage leaves can be left on your breasts until they look like they should be in the compost.I used them on both breast for the full time that i was breast feeding my three children, even when my breasts werent saw i still used them. they are the best
2006-09-13 11:54:22 · answer #3 · answered by jane_sutherland1966 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, amazing you have time to even look @ the computer...I don't know but that is a very interesting remedy...hope someone can answer you. Good luck:)
2006-09-13 08:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by AQHA34 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if all these children are yours, put the cabbage on your head
2006-09-13 08:21:41 · answer #5 · answered by whodad 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
untill it becomes warm and wilted
2006-09-13 08:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by soon2b mommy of 4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
:-) as long as you need it.
yeah its an old wives tale.
2006-09-13 08:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by tay_jen1 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
UNTIL IT IS SOFT AND MUSHEY
2006-09-13 08:22:15 · answer #8 · answered by william S 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋