In a message dated 5/8/2005 5:05:09 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
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I
recently saw an endocrinologist, hoping that he might do some  testing as I
wonder if all of this is hormonal.  He suggested I wean  the baby, stop
taking the dom and herbs immediately, get bloodwork in a  month and come back
in six weeks.


I do not understand the rationale behind weaning and discontinuing meds and  
herbs in order to do a check of hormone levels unless this doc doesn't know 
the  normal thresholds for a breastfeeding mother.  How many other breastfeeding 
 mothers have weaned because of his "advice"??
 
I would suggest looking for another endocrinologist, one that is  
breastfeeding friendly or bringing the info. the first one needs to do hormone  levels 
while still lactating.
 
Christie Pillado
El Paso, TX

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