I have seen several moms lately who received a lot of IV fluids and
pitocin, who present with no milk at 5-6 days and are retaining a lot
of fluid. (huge ankles) They appear engorged, but no milk is
removed.
Has anyone seen a diuretic used in this situation?? My theory
being that the diffuse swelling includes the interstitial tissue of the
breast, and the increased pressure inhibits lactogenesis.
Thanks-
Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC
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