I have searched lactnet for information on PUPPS and did find a few comments from the past.  Also checked Lawrence.  However I have another question and wondered if anyone ever heard of "the breastfeeding hormones" being blamed for the rash.

A  mother developed PUPPS during her last few weeks of pregnancy with twins.  (I understand it is more prevelant in twin pregnancy).  She continues to have terrible rashes and itching over her body now at 2 weeks post partum.  Another friend of hers, also had PUPPS during her pregnancy  and the dermatologist told her it would go away when she stopped breastfeeding because  of the hormones.  When that mother stopped BF, the rash did go away. Probably  coincidence?  

The mother I am working with does not plan to stop BF even if she has the rash and promises to keep a record of what happens.  I will post again when we see what happens.  If anyone has recent information on what helped with the rash please let me know.  I have seen information on herbs and diet, plus steroids.  

Evelyn Landry, RN, IBCLC, RLC
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Lafayette General Medical Center
Lafayette, Louisiana

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