Hi all,

 

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I have a difficult case that came to me Dec. 4th - 7 wks into the nightmare.


 

Moms is struggling with supply - started off great, but baby had missed pt-t
and major structural issues which caused initial appropriate weight gain
that fell off and baby didn't gain any weight for 4 wks.  He had his
frenulum clipped at 5 wks of age, then went back at 7 wks for a re-clip and
that is when Dr sent them to me.  Baby has significant structural issues but
has been in Chiro care and Bowen therapy and is making good progress. 

 

Mom however is not.  She is very stressed with family issues, as well as
stressing with her supply.  She is truly doing everything she can with NO
results.  She does not have IGT, she has no hormonal issues (she already did
the blood work) and is not anemic.  She pumps after nearly all feedings, is
supplementing at breast with Lactaid.  

 

With everything she is doing - she should have milk - and yet it seems her
supply may be actually going down.  I have tested her pump and kits - they
are fine.  Flanges fit properly.  She has gall stones which she is trying to
dissolve.  

 

She and I are stumped - she is highly distressed...  Mom is in the medical
field, very educated on this subject.  Any thoughts are much appreciated!

 

Currently she is taking:  (long list)

 

For the gall stones:  tumeric, Milk thistle with dandelion and yellow dock,
1000mg Vit C and Artichoke leaves 

 

For milk supply:  160mg per day domperidone, More Milk Special Blend,
Fenugreek caps (3caps 3 times per day), Shatavari 1000mg 3 times per day,
Anise 1 tab (don't know mg) twice day, Oxtocin Factor (sub-lingual to help
with let down), Oatmeal plus brewers yeast for breakfast at least5 times per
week, and fish oil and prental vitamins.

 

She is not on ANY birth control, she takes no other meds. The only other
factor could be her own structural issues due to a nasty accident she has
several years ago - she is looking into treatment for that now.

 

Thank you for any help - please email privately at
[log in to unmask] 

 

Jaye Simpson, CLE, IBCLC, CIIM, MoM

Breastfeeding Network

www.breastfeedingnetwork.net

 


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