An LC I know reported a case where a mom had severe plugged ducts
leading to low milk supply,  mastitis and thrush.  She had finally been
able to sit in the bathtub and express many grainy particles, after
which she was able to pump much more than before (in too much pain to
breastfeed).  She gave a history of having taken calcium antacid tablets
(a bottle a week) for morning sickness during pregnancy.  After giving
birth, she had begun drinking milk by the gallon.

The LC theorized that the calcium had caused plugged ducts in the same
way it is seen in kidney stones.  She theorized that mom had felt the
need for so much milk because her body had become accustomed to high
calcium levels during pregnancy.

Bonnie

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