On 03/03/2012 17:46, Allison Laverty Montag wrote:
> <<<Wouldn't the simplest strategy be to meet with whoever is carrying
> out the testing and talk with them about her fluid needs during
> breastfeeding?  It seems quite harsh that one dilute sample would
> extend the period of random testing by six months.  Since testing is
> random, she can't easily prepare when she is breastfeeding.  Surely
> there is a way around it - blood tests rather than urine, perhaps?
>
> That said, she should also know that drinking water in excess of
> thirst doesn't have a positive effect on production - but it really
> isn't feasible for her to be chronically under-hydrated either.
> Rachel>>
>
Any chance of a letter from her doctor?  I'm assuming there would be a 
fee for this service, but my experience has been that people do tend to 
take a doctor's word for things (probably rather too much so, but it's 
at times like this that it can come in useful).


Best wishes,

Sarah Vaughan

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