Hi Cassie,
I think ACCE ( the professional group of endocrinologists) suggests 0.3-3.0
( or even 2.5), but that each person's # need to be looked at
individually, even within the range. I also wonder about levels for lactation. A mom I
am working with suddenly had thyroid inflammation, and her body told us.
With her levels "corrected" to 3.0 she feels much better, but her milk
synthesis/supply cycle is still way off.
They were struggling at breast, not gaining well at all. People told her
it's just that no one can actually breastfeed twins, and it's her own nerves,
etc.
Babies can only get 2 ounces each, they used to get 4 1/2 each, and she
can't express a drop with RPS, hand, pump....I referred to our local
Breastfeeding Medicine specialist. Mom is devastated that at almost 6 months, her
babies are now getting most of their nutrition from AIM. Wish more
endocrinologists knew about the hormonal underpinings of normal feeding.
Peace,
Judy
Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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In a message dated 4/17/2013 12:01:05 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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In "Making More Milk", (2010) Diana West indicates that there was debate
on "...tightening the range for TSH from 0.5-5 mIU/L to 0.5-2.5 mIU/L for
preconception and pregnancy. This may be better for lactation as well."
(p132).
"Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple" mentions the normal range during
pregnancy as 0.5-2.5 mIU/L but does not mention a range for breastfeeding.
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