The only thing I can think of is if a nerve was severed in the process,
affecting the nipple sensations and that the stimulation at the nipple
isn't being "heard".

Ilene Fabisch, IBCLC
Brockton, MA

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> Am wondering if anyone knows of any reason why open heart surgery at 5
> years old might affect milk production as an adult?  Am seeing a mother with
> delayed lactogenesis (7 days postpartum) who answers all my questions  about
> thyroid, pituitary, bleeding, etc. in the negative.  The only surgery she
> ever had was as a 5 year old.  I don't think that would affect milk
> production as she had normal breast develpment in pregnancy, but perhaps
> someone else can think of something I am not.
> Peg Merrill, IBCLC

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