Hello, I am an avid read of Lacnet, but not a poster. I am a LLL here in
Southern California and have a question, that I have not seen addressed. I
did search the archives and saw similar questions, but no responses.

My sister in law was burnt at work with 200 degree coffee. She has
sustained 2nd degree and possibly a 3rd degree burns on her breasts and
arms. The burn unit is using biobrane on the breasts and areola, in hopes
to not to have to do skin grafts. She is not currently nursing any
children. My question is, what kind of troubles can she expect to have in
the future, if any, regarding lactation. I am thinking that since they are
mostly 2nd degree, which is just in the epidermis layers, her chances are
great. Her burn MD was to visit today and make a decision on the left
breast whether a graft is necessary. If it is, what then can she expect?
Has anyone seen a women successfully lactate, with this type of trauma to
the breasts?

Thank you for you responses.

Cristina Salmon, LLL, Doula

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