In a message dated 97-04-01 07:24:25 EST, you write:
<< Lactnetters, I have a question for those of you who may have an answer!
Is
it true or untrue that some 40% of women over the age of 40 have trouble
producing enough milk for their infants due to premenopausal hormone
fluctuations? I personally have never heard of this, so if it is true,
please provide documentation.
>>
I've never heard a specific statistic on that -- I have seen it in practice
-- but usually only in a first time older mom. And I haven't seen it that
often. Seems like the moms with abundant milk supplies are generally in
their teens or twenties; and the ones with difficulty are in their late 30's
or early 40's. I wonder if Adrienne Barbeau (age 51) is going to nurse her
twins!!
Jan