Ginna Wall wrote:

>Let me see if I've got this straight:  from what I've been reading on the
>LACTNET, it looks like the rare but possible maternal "side effects" of
>lactation are:  nausea,* diarrhea, sweating,* headaches,*hot flashes,* dry
>eyes, anxiety attacks, ANYTHING ELSE?  (*these are discussed in Lawrence,
>4th ed, page 253.  Any references for the others?).


Well--certain psycho-pharmacological effects such as unexplained euphoria
and a sense of well-being and relaxation.  After all, if these were the side
effects of over-the-counter or prescription drugs intended for other
purposes, we'd probably see people abusing them and adicted to them!

Margaret K.K. Radcliffe               [log in to unmask]
Dept. of Mining & Minerals Engr.
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA