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> From: Patricia Young <[log in to unmask]>
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> Subject: Re: Infertility and Bf
> Date: Monday, July 07, 1997 9:07 PM
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> Dear Maryann, I don't know if someone will have an official
research-based
> reference, but I can tell you from 30 years exp. in BF field that it is
my
> impression that moms with fertility problems, difficulty in conceiving
etc.
> do progress on to problems with supply. I have no idea what the
mechanism
> is, but I always figured it was probably hormonally-based. It could
also
> be related to her confidence in her body. Will be interesting to see
what
> other replys you get. Sincerely, Pat
Pat, I would like to suggest that you be sure the infertility problem was
hers. Remember that at least 40% of fertility problems are men's, not
women's, so be sure you know where the problem was before you assume she
might have difficulty breastfeeding. If she had a history of irregular
periods or other hormonally-connected difficulties, that might have some
relevance, but just difficulty conceiving isn't enough to know. Regards,
Katie Winchell, BS, IBCLC
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