So how do all those moms who have episiotomies heal after birth? You want wounds to heal? Make sure mom's vitamin D and zinc levels are good--which usually mean supplementing. And apply calendula oil topically. You know, as opposed to the brilliant option of harmlessly weaning a 6 moms old!!!


Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA
Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC



Date:    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:14:21 -0400
From:    [log in to unmask]
Subject: low levels of estrogen and vaginal healing

Hi, everyone:

I am working with a new mom who has developed a fistula as a result of her 
birth. She needs to have surgery, and her doctor is advising her to wean (her 
baby is 6 months old) because he told her that the lower level of estrogen 
present during breastfeeding can inhibit vaginal healing. I've never heard this 
before, and searched the archives but couldn't find anything there.

Any information as to the validity of this would be helpful!

Peggy

 

Peggy Healy, LSW, IBCLC, RLC
The Art of Breastfeeding, Inc.
www.artofbreastfeeding.com
773-420-7534









 

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