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"Christine A. Raasch, RN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 16 Feb 2004 16:31:09 -0500
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Hello all

I had a former patient stop in for a visit becasue it has been two years
since she nursed and she is still making milk. Her breasts feel "like I
have a perpetual headache in my breasts". The intensity of the ache varies.
After 2 years of not nursing, she has had it. She tells me her physician
has run tests and they don't point to anything in particular.

I explored possible causes for persistent milk production from sadness of
knowing that she would never be able to nurse a child of hers to medication
that is known to stimulate milk production. I shared with her substances
that are known to decrease milk production such as peppermint, sage,
pseudaphed, and cabbage leaves (especialy for the discomfort). What do you
think about her taking Oral contraceptives for several cycles? She stopped
producing milk when she conceived baby #2.

Any suggestions?

TIA

Christine Raasch
Menomonee Falls WI

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