In a message dated 06/28/2001 8:16:44 AM Central Daylight Time,
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<< It would be an acceptable reason to stop BF [as long as mum is properly
 advised on pumping since BF can resume as soon as the leak stops]. Feeding
 is often confusing as low fat milk or medium chain triglycerides are given.
 MCT is a lipid but is metabolised without thoracic duct leakage.
  >>
Tony,
Thank you for this clarification. These pieces of good information can make
the difference between premature weaning, and a loss of something wonderful
for both mom and babe, and a temporary cessation with full knowledge of why
it has to happen, and how to manage in the meantime. It doesn't sound like
the mom was given this kind of information, but that breastfeeding was about
to the sacrificed again.
Lactnet can be such a gift.
Judy LeVan Fram, Brooklyn, NY

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