Dear Pat, monitor closely, as usual - use the out-put as a guesstimate of
input. Mom should be keeping a record of dirty and wet diapers. Weigh
frequently. The lower half of breast will involute if milk unable to get
out. I would think she ought to be able to make enough milk with 2 halfs,
just like some moms who only have one whole to work with. You just want to
be watching closely in early weeks to be sure everything is progressing.
If supply ends up not being adequate would probably be a good time to use
a lactation supplementer (catheter-type). But I'd give it a good chance to
succeed and don't assume it will or won't work. Human body is amazing :-)
Sincerely, Pat in SNJ
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