Jennifer-just a thought-
Were moms breasts smaller then "normal" before implants, possibly suggesting improper breast developement that would inhibit lactation in the first place?
 
Kim Durdin-James, IBCLC> Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2007 22:03:27 -0400> From: [log in to unmask]> Subject: breast implants> > I have a question from a mom I have been working with. She has > struggled to bring in a full milk supply using domperidone, herbs > (goat's rue and more milk plus) and pumping, as well as seeing a > chiropractor after her baby's traumatic birth. Her baby is now feeding > much better and receiving primarily mom's own milk. Mom had breast > implants quite a few years ago and without the implants there is a > marked asymmetry between her two breasts, which were both small, by her > description. She is wondering if there is any reason to remove her > implants--whether there is any possibility that removing the implants > might improve the chances that she will breastfeed with fewer > difficulties after subsequent pregnancies? Is there any possibility > that implants placed in very small breasts might inhibit ductal > development during pregnancy--or put another way, is there any > possibility that removing them might optimize potential development?> Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA> Intuitive Parenting Network LLC>
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