I would say that her breastmilk is probably as good as any other breastmilk,
that is to say, it is wonderful food for her baby. I suspect her baby lost
weight from other bf issues, not from any problem in her milk.  I would
refer her to Diane Wiessinger's piece... At her marvelous site, there is an
article about "He can't be hungry again."

I don't think that this mother needs specialized testing, etc. She needs
solid breastfeeding help, and encouragement.

Go to:

http://www.wiessinger.baka.com/bfing/howworks/hungry.html

It's a great and inspiring article. Even mothers who are in near starvation
situations make great breastmilk, and their children grow and thrive.

Kathleen


Kathleen Bruce RN IBCLC
Independent consultant: Breastfeeding Clinic of Vermont, Lactation
Resources of Vermont, Medela, Inc. Listowner Lactnet listserv
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