As regards low prolactin levels:
Obviously, this mother has a problem, which I'm not going to address
here. This is just a reminder that prolactin levels can be pretty
individual. Just what is "normal"! Some Mums with "low" prolactin
levels breastfeed just find. Galactorrhoea can occur even in the
presence of prolactin levels within the normal or low range, in women
who are sensitive to any prolactin. [Williams Textbook of EWndocrinology
- I don't have a copy near me and so can't give the year and the page]
What I'm saying is, too much focus on prolactin levels when BF is
going all right can create a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Virginia Thorley
Lactation consultant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
>Date: Mon, 18 May 1998 00:00:38 -0400
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>Topics of the day:
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> 1. Low prolactin levels
> 2. Hydrogen peroxide and tea bags for sore nipples
> 3. Ginsing and Poland's Syndrome
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>Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 23:08:45 -0400
>From: Janice Berry <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Low prolactin levels
>
>The same woman who was hoping to eventually wean her son from the SNS
sent
>me the following yesterday (forwarded with permission):
>
><<I received word yesterday afternoon that my prolactin levels are very
>low. I don't know any more than this right now, because they just
called
>with the test results and I haven't been able to discuss it personally
with
>my doctor. But I'm pretty depressed, to say the least. One thing my
doctor
>told me, which I was not aware of, is that sometimes impaired prolactin
is
>a side effect of prolonged medication use, in my case those meds being
>Ritalin, Dexedrine and Prozac/Zoloft for ADD and depression. I have
been on
>those meds since I was 14-I'm now 28, almost 29.
>
>And also, my right breast seems to be getting smaller with less milk in
>it. It almost feels as light as it did before I got pregnant. I've even
>made an effort to pump it after every feeding to provide extra
stimulation.
>>>
>
>How low is too low for her to be able to nurse her son exclusively? Is
there
>still hope that she can build up her milk supply with low levels of
>prolactin? Is there anything in particular she should explore when she
>speaks with her doctor tomorrow? I've tried a search of the archives
several
>times, and it keeps timing out.
>
>She has been leaving messages for her LC since Tuesday and has gotten
no
>response. I've already told her to find a new one -- and fast.
>
>I really appreciate all the helpful responses I've gotten over the past
few
>days -- too many to thank each of you personally. But I appreciate it
so
>much.
>
>Janice Berry
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>Columbus, OH
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>Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 22:13:57 -0500
>From: "Mary A. Banaszewski" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Hydrogen peroxide and tea bags for sore nipples
>
>This line of discussion has me a bit concerned. Both methods (IMHO) are
>more of a hindrance than a help in healing sore nipples. Hydrogen
peroxide
>has been shown to destroy newly developing cells, hence is no longer
>recommended in the care of surgical sites. Tea has acid in it, need I
say
>more? I am currently working with a mother who was advised to use tea
bags
>on her slightly sore nipples. They have been "burned" to the degree
that we
>are using hydrogel dressings to try and heal them. She is presently
unable
>to breastfeed her baby because she was given no guidelines or
limitations
>on how often or long to use the tea bags. In the past tea bags were
used to
>"soothe" sore nipples, but should only be used once or twice in a day
and
>certainly not for more than a day or 2. I personally will not use them
any
>more.
>Mary A. Banaszewski, RN, Lactation Specialist
>
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>
>Date: Sun, 17 May 1998 20:43:13 -0700
>From: Rhoda Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Ginsing and Poland's Syndrome
>
>Two separate questions.
> 1. I did a search of the archives but to my surprise came up
with no
>information on the safety or concerns about ginsing. The infant is 7
months
>old. I am not sure why the mom is asking as she does not describe
fatigue
>or illness of any kind.
> 2. Has anyone any experience with working with a mom with
Poland's
>Syndrome. She does not have implants and is normally developed on one
side.
>She has seen some breast changes in the first trimester and is just
entering
>the second. Any advice?
> Thank you in advance
>>"Without interest and passion, nothing great has ever happened in
history.
>GWF Hegel" Rhoda Taylor, B.A., IBCLC, Duncan, B.C., Canada<
>
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