I feel so devilish saying this to Kathy B:
search the archives! ha ha :)
Kathy I think I copied some GREAT explanations from Hale and maybe Newman
and others on this condition and how/why or why not breastmilk is
contraindicated in the early stages and how this can be overcome by some
lactoengineering.
Here's some bits from my saved files:
Date:    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 20:30:32 -0500
From:    "Dr. Tom Hale"
Subject: Chylothorax

There was mention several days ago of Chylothorax and a criticism of the
removal of breastfeeding.

Chylothorax is a buildup in the thoracic cavity of chylomicrons,  which Are
derived from the lymphatic drainage from the gut.  This is a potentially A
very dangerous syndrome.

Date:    Wed, 18 Sep 1996 22:36:45 EDT
Subject: Chylothorax
<<  Giving Breastfeeding a New Spin
  With a lot of help, a UAB  (University of Alabama--Birmingham) nurse
created  skim mother's milk for a tiny transplant patient.
  by Betsy Butgereit, News staff writer>>

Yes, I love the archives too!
Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC
Violet Louisiana, s.e. USA

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