Hi, everyone: 


I received this from a Chicago area doula who is seeking help/information for her friend in Boston. I have permission to post:


Extremely suspicious lump in her breast and will need a surgical biopsy in the 
next three-ish weeks.  She is still breastfeeding her almost 21-month old 
daughter (a lot!) and the possibility of having to suddenly wean is devastating.  
Fortunately the surgeon and some other docs seem to be quite supportive of her 
continuing to bf her daughter.  Angel's biggest concern right now is the 
possibility of a breast milk fistula.  Do you have info on this?  How to best 
avoid?  How to treat if it happen. Anything else to look into, either along the 
lines of a fistula or other complications with a surgical biopsy?  Thank you so 
much for any info you can pass on or any direction you can nudge me in.  BTW, 
Angel is located in Boston if you happen to have any outstanding contacts in the 
area.


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Thanks!


Peggy


Peggy Healy, LCSW, IBCLC, RLC
The Art of Breastfeeding, Inc.
www.artofbreastfeeding.com







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