Jennifer asks:

<<I'm thinking that her age alone and the fact that she conceived artificially
should not affect breastfeeding, but thought I'd ask you wise ones if there
is anything we should watch out for.>>

Based on my experience, I would be concerned about her age -- I'd at least
red flag her chart, and get the baby in for a weight check early on after
hospital discharge (say about 2 days and then again in another few days).
Functional breast tissue can begin to turn to stroma (connective sort of tissue) after
35 to 40, and while certainly many women have successfully breastfed first
babies after age 40, it would be a red flag in my book.  I've seen women who, all
other things being equal, simply don't produce enough milk if they have had a
first baby beyond age 38.  I've also seen women who have done fine.  But it
is in the back of my mind.

Anyone else?

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC, RLC
Wheaton, Illinois
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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