Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT Advice Required

[Robin Moon]

Title: URGENT Advice Required

Caladryl Lotion ( as opposed to Calamine Lotion)  can be bought over the counter in Chemists. It is the same as Calamine except that it has  some local anasthetic ( benzocaine, xylocaine, something 'caine ) in it. ----- Original Message ----- From: Joy Cocks To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] URGENT Advice Required Hi Justine, I had a similar type of rash in late pregnancy and following the birth of my youngest (who is now 27!) and, although I took antihistamines back then when we didn't know so much about the effects, I found a paste made of carb soda mixed with a little water was very soothing. All the best to your friend. Joy   Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: Justine Caines To: OzMid List Sent: Tuesday, 11 February 2003 19:56 Subject: [ozmidwifery] URGENT Advice Required Hello All I have a friend who had a bub on Saturday and since she was in labour on Friday she has had a severe heat type looking rash (GP/Ob) says it�s pregnancy something or other and did not offer much in the way of remedy.  It is very red and raised and itchy like hell, also the heat affects it (and we live in Nthrn NSW!) she has large patches over abdo/ top of legs etc. Antihistamines are out of the question with breastfeeding I believe, the babe is feeding beautifully so it would be great to help with the rash so Mum does not consider giving up BF.  She is currently bathing in an oatmeal product and applying a soothing cream with oatmeal in it. Any super remedies?? Thanks a bunch Justine