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Re: Breastfeeding after tonsillectomy
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Esther Friedman <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Thu, 3 Jan 2008 20:55:40 -0800
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Hi Terri,
    They are likely concerned about the risk of post-op bleeding, but this 
is absolutely ridiculous.  My son had the same surgery at about 3 1/2 years 
of age and was BF the same day, no problem at all.  Ask the ENT if he is to 
have ANY fluids?  If so, how is drinking via a cup less risk than BF? Would 
he allow a bottle?  If so, why not BF?  Again, that old altar of ignorance 
looking for a new sacrifice....
                          Esther Friedman, IBCLC, RLC, LLLL, Mom
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terri Shackelford, RN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 2:46 PM
Subject: Breastfeeding after tonsillectomy


I'm posting with a client's permission.  Her 2 and 1/2 year old daughter is
scheduled for tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy because of severe breathing 
issues.
The ENT says that she cannot nurse for 2 weeks following surgery.
I have searched the archieves and the last post on this topic was in 2005.
Was wondering if anyone had any new information about the practice of not
allowing breastfeeding post op.  The mom is very upset at the thought of
weaning because her daughter is still nursing 4 times a day and is not
indicating any signs of wearing.  However, the surgery cannot be postponed
any longer.  Does anyone have any information that we can take to the
ENT??

Terri Shackelford, RN, IBCLC

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