In a message dated 6/4/03 6:01:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Yesterday she developed firm/full breasts and started leaking colostrum.
> There is no sign of an infection and both breasts are affected.
> Examination of her breasts would indicate Lactogenesis II has occurred
> at 34 weeks - antenatally.
>

Der Friends:
     Colostrum is the result of Lactogenesis I. What is the evidence for
lactogenesis II in this case? Is this woman merely making more colostrum?
     If the baby has died, the placenta can continue to make hormones.
     warmly,
Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CIMI, CCE, craniosacral therapy
Adjunct faculty, Union Institute and University, Maternal and Child Health:
Lactation Consulting
Supporting the WHO Code and the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative

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