I have a 29 yo mom with a nursing 10 month old.  She needs one of her
heart valves replaced.  She is looking for info on anyone else who has
been through or helped someone through this procedure.  I was able to
help her check out the meds she'll be on (thanks to Dr. Hale's little red
book!) and they're OK.  The problem is the surgeon has flatly told her he
will not do the surgery if she is still breastfeeding.  He gives her no
medical reason for this, but has said that the baby is 10 months and can
certainly be on a bottle and that after the surgery she won't be able to
breastfeed anyway (no reason given of course).  This man is the only one
in the state to do the valve replacement using the "Ross" procedure.
So---any ideas for her?  (I can just hear Dr. Jack now...).

TIA
Pat Bucknell, IBCLC
Avon Lake OH

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