Breast Comfort 2 oz Item# 900159 Relief really can be this simple. Benefits: Breast Comfort by Kopec Naturals is a highly effective formula for mastitis and engorgement designed not only to draw out the infection but also to address the cause with ingredients containing linoleic acid to kill yeasts and other bacteria. Breast Comfort contains nutrients like essential fatty acids when depleted can be a contributing factor in mastitis and engorgement. Breast Comfort also contains polyphenols and will help skin function better including cell regeneration and proper release of sebum, the process of the skin releasing its own bacteria. Breast Comfort contains analgesic properties and warming qualities to reduce the inflammation and pain without chemicals. What is Mastitis? Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue occurring in breastfeeding mothers usually in the first six weeks after baby is born. Symptoms can include fatigue, weakness, low grade fever, red and swollen breasts, and difficulty nursing from a blocked milk duct. A burning sensation while nursing can make breastfeeding a less than desirable experience. Mastitis is often caused by bacteria that exists in baby’s nose or mouth and passes into a mother’s system through a crack in her skin, or through the nipple openings into the milk ducts. The likelihood of mastitis is increased after an initial bout with the infection. Read more about mastitis. Additional information: There are also a number of preventative measures that can be taken to minimize your risk for mastitis and thrush and to prevent a reoccurrence of the infection. Making sure baby’s nose and mouth is clean before each feeding is very important. Consider breastfeeding in a variety of positions to help relieve the pressure and make sure you drain the breast completely before switching to the other side. Wear loose fitting clothes and make sure your bra fits correctly; a bra that is too tight can restrict milk flow. Read Additional Information that comes with your purchase of Breast Comfort. Testimonial for Breast Comfort: "Breast Comfort is part of the complete coverage I want to offer women through pregnancy and early motherhood." Laura Kopec, Executive Director of Kopec Naturals How our products work: Our transdermal topical remedy enters the skin & passes through cell membranes into the bloodstream bringing benefits to you quickly. Contains essential oils rapidly absorbed into the body due to their molecular structure when activated and stabilized by our unique formula. Research indicates essential oils have the proven ability to affect the system and are safer to use than synthetics and artificial ingredients when entering the skin topically in a transdermal remedy. Our products do this without leaving toxins behind to harm you and your unborn child. Products containing synthetic and artificial ingredients enter your baby's system and are potentially damaging to you and your baby. Topical treatments containing synthetic and artificial ingredients will enter your breast tissue and affect the chemistry of your milk passing toxins to you and your baby. Our products are processed cleanly and leave no toxins behind for you and baby. Directions for Use: Apply 2-3 times a day directly to the affected area. For severe conditions, increase dosage to include a compress. Saturate a piece of cotton or wool flannel, place on affected area, place a hot water bottle over the compress and leave for 10 minutes. Gently clean the area before nursing. Use solution everyday for a minimum of one week even if symptoms disappear. Do not use if skin is bleeding. Castor oil should not be used on an open wound. Wait until skin has scabbed before using anyting that contains castor oil. Ingredients: Proprietary blend of therapeutic Olea europaea (olive) oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Ricinus communis and essential oils Petargonium graveolens (geranium), Mentha piperita (peppermint), & Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass). Results may vary. Important Information about Shipping: We have many customers order overnight and 2 day express shipping. We understand and sympathize with your urgency and happily provide this service at a discounted rate. Please be aware and understand that FedEx does not count Saturday or Sunday in processing and delivering an order. If you are order overnight or 2-day shipping, you must keep in mind that your order must be placed before 3pm Central Time to go out the same day you place the order, otherwise it is shipped the following day and Saturday and Sunday will not count in the FedEx calendar. If you place an overnight order after 3pm on a Thursday, your order will not go out until Friday morning and FedEx will deliver your package on Monday. FedEx will consider your package to be delivered correctly. We will not refund shipping charges in the event the package is delivered correctly but took longer in arriving then you expected. We apologize for any delay you may experience, but we strongly recommend that you place your order as soon as you are able to ensure a speedy arrival. And we will continue to work on making our formula available in stores near you. Information provided on this site is solely for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing of any medications or supplements. Only your healthcare provider should diagnose your healthcare problems and prescribe treatment. None of our statements or information, including health claims, articles, advertising or product information have been evaluated or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 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