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> From: Loes Lindsay <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: March 14, 2010 21:46:53 EDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: breast reduction surgery
>
> With permission for the mom in question, I am hoping for some advice
> and suggestions for this mom post breast reduction surgery expecting
> baby number 3 in about 1 week.
>
> She had breast reduction surgery after her last baby, now 8 years
> ago (last child is 9 now). does have good sensation in nipples,
> (respond to cold, not inverted etc.) went from E to B cup. Not much
> size increase in breasts during pregnancy, one side a little more
> than the other. Also has a 13 year old son with Leukemia and is very
> nervous about that. Can barely sleep and relax as it is, and is now
> hoping to have enough milk for this baby (EDD 4/4/10 but will be
> induced next week because of Maternal Diabetes). She nursed her
> other 2 boys and is very much looking forward to that experience and
> close bonding again. She is wondering about SNS system (which one to
> pick) and herbal supplements and when to start using them. Is
> reading "defining your own success..." by Diane West. Also has GDM
> and is worried that the baby will need sugar water after birth.
>
> I told her that stimulation and milk removal is the biggest key to
> success, nursing within the first hour or ASAP after delivery,
> writing down all feedings and diapers after the baby is born, nurse
> both sides at every feeding, not to restrict in any way and that if
> the baby should be sleepy in the first few days she should be
> pumping every 2 hours on both sides. I also suggested relaxation
> and guided meditation (relaxation for new mothers by Jessica Porter
> also known for hypnobirthing). Told her that L2 may be a little
> later than with her other 2. Made sure that she knows that the baby
> may need extra weight checks. Reinforced that breastfeeding can be a
> success even if the milk supply is not 100%. And on top of all this
> I advised her to try and stay as relaxed as possible ;) I know, a
> lot of information, but there are just so many issues here. Any
> help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
>
>
> Loes Lindsay, RN, BS, IBCLC
> Bellies and Babies Inc.
> East Setauket, New York USA
> www.belliesandbabies.org
>
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