I've read in the archives a few posts about Ditropan (oxybutin)
and have a question about it's effect on milk supply.  One post
wondered if the medication could suppress milk supply with it's
effect on smooth muscle tissue.  A mom is nursing baby #3, 4
weeks old, milk supply is very low, drinking mother's milk tea,
and has upped the nursings and length of nursings, is also
pumping between nursings.  She is taking 1/4 of a 5 mg tablet
morning and night, for bladder control (paraplegic) and can't get
away with any less.  Would standard methods for increasing milk
supply make any difference, or is this a muscle-let down issue,
rather than a supply issue?  If muscle-let down issue, is there
any way to skirt this problem, can not discontinue medication,
any alternatives?  Has not yet noticed any difference with tea or
other measures, but is eager to keep trying.  Same mom would be
interested in working with an IBCLC in her area, Gervais, OR,
USA.  CC: responses would be most helpful.
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Melissa Bernhauser
Victoria Leigh 1-16-94
Elizabeth Anne 1-30-96
Liliana Kaye 7-10-97
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
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