THE PEOPLE'S PHARMACY: Menthol ointment eased her nursing d
THE PEOPLE'S PHARMACY: Menthol ointment eased her nursing discomfort (Evansville Courier Press)

Q. When I had a baby, I wanted to breast-feed, but I had a lot of problems with breast engorgement initially. My breasts were so swollen and painful, I couldn't even think of nursing the baby. My mother suggested putting towels soaked in hot water around the breasts. This only helped a little. My grandmother, who is Native American, suggested using Mentholatum or Vicks VapoRub on the area ...