In a message dated 5/19/2006 6:18:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
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Onset  more than a day *after* delivery, increases in
severity for the next few  days, then takes 2 or more weeks to resolve. What
puzzles me is that I  don't think her exposure to pitocin was veryextensive,
and that's the only  potential connection I know of so far. 

Does anyone have any other  ideas on what may be causing this postpartum
edema besides the pitocin  theory? I'm interested in any insights from those
who notice and follow  these things.  There has GOT to be a connection here
somewhere. I just  don't remember this happening like this to mothers a
decade  ago.



Dear Friends:
    I too am noticing this phenomenon, particularly  with the onset way past 
the delivery. I also agree with Lisa, that I didn't  see this a decade ago; or 
even a few years ago.
    Could it be the aftermath of induction? Or, the  type of drug used in the 
epidural? 
    warmly,
 
Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, RLC, CCE
craniosacral  therapy practitioner
Faculty, Lactation Division Maternal-Infant Program,  Union Institute
Film Reviews Editor,  JHL
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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