An LC I know reported a case where a mom had severe plugged ducts leading to low milk supply, mastitis and thrush. She had finally been able to sit in the bathtub and express many grainy particles, after which she was able to pump much more than before (in too much pain to breastfeed). She gave a history of having taken calcium antacid tablets (a bottle a week) for morning sickness during pregnancy. After giving birth, she had begun drinking milk by the gallon. The LC theorized that the calcium had caused plugged ducts in the same way it is seen in kidney stones. She theorized that mom had felt the need for so much milk because her body had become accustomed to high calcium levels during pregnancy. Bonnie *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html