A mother sent me this note, stating that this is her MD's protocol for
inducing lactation. Mother has a history of infertility.

"The hormones- Here's the protocol for induced lactation from a fertility
>MD, Randall Craig, in Chandler, AZ. Weeks 1-4, 10mg Reglan 3x day, 10mg
>provera 3x day, and 4 .05mg estradiol patches placed directly on breast,
>(plus the pumping). Week 5, same, but 4 doses of Reglan, and pumping to
>increase to 30 minutes 4xday. Week 6, same hormones, pumping goes to 5
>times for 30 minutes. Weeks 7-8 (and up to 10), drugs the same, 6x30
>minutes on the pump. When the baby arrives, pumping stops, and the baby
>with SNS is the "pump"."

What is your experience with these hormones? I have not heard of the
estrogen...but have heard of the provera...and the reglan.  The pumping
seems like it is in sessions that are too lengthy.  thoughts?

Kathleen

Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant
Williston, Vermont
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