Here are the contraindications to donating marrow. As you can see, pregnancy is listed as a contraindication, but Bfing is not: _http://www.marrow.org/DONOR/When_You_re_Contacted_as_a_Pos/Medical_Guidelines /index.html_ (http://www.marrow.org/DONOR/When_You_re_Contacted_as_a_Pos/Medical_Guidelines/index.html) Harvesting the bone marrow is a surgical procedure, usually done under general anesthesia, so the mother might experience some engorgement during and after the procedure. She would want to make the surgeon and the anesthesiologist aware that she is Bfing so as to avoid any problem with anesthesia administered so they don't tell her she needs to pump and dump for any length of time. The procedure is done with the donor lying on his/her stomach, which might make her breasts very uncomfortable afterward. See the page below for additional information about the harvesting process: _http://www.marrow.org/DONOR/When_You_re_Asked_to_Donate_fo/Donation_FAQs/inde x.html_ (http://www.marrow.org/DONOR/When_You_re_Asked_to_Donate_fo/Donation_FAQs/index.html) The mom might want to call the Registry with her questions as to whether or not Bfing moms have donated in the past and what the sgs are for them: _https://www.marrow-donor.org/CONTACT/index.html_ (https://www.marrow-donor.org/CONTACT/index.html) Ann Russell, IBCLC, RLC Poway, CA I'm a registered marrow donor who has only been called once and did not move further than an initial screening. I enjoyed the chance to look over the procedure information again in case I am ever called. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome
