I have not seen any bleeding problems in breastfeeding mothers. I hope this 
doctor is checking other possible causes.
He may be thinking that oestrogen has a coagulant effect, so if levels are 
lower (as in lactation), there might be more bleeding than usual? 
Theoretical.
Nan Jolly M.B. B.Ch. LLLL
Port Elizabeth, South Africa



>A mom
> of a 10 week old has started to have nosebleeds a couple of times per 
> week,
> timing not related to bfing.   Doctor says
> they are bfing related, and won't go away until some weeks after weaning,
> when hormones return to normal.  > Corrine Flatt> 

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