Cindy, while I think it is great to see if there is literature on the
subject of nursing after a mastectomy.....etc,...I would like to know if
your nursing colleagues have research backing up their recommendations to
NOT bf on the remaining side.

I am sick of  medical colleagues  making proclamations when they have NO
backup whatsoever, or poorly documented "research," that supports a weak
argument. Evidence-based is good only if the research is done well.  From
what I have seen, people throw research studies around to support arguments,
not knowing if the studies are good, bad, or ugly. Evidence-Based research
is only good if the study is actually accurately measuring what we are
describing.  This is dubious in MANY cases.

Getting really short tempered in my older age.

If I had breast cancer, a mastectomy, and a baby after *that* ordeal, I'd
probably punch someone out if they suggested I not nurse on the remaining
breast. (Now, it might be that bf after this might cause a problem, I DON'T
KNOW for sure)..but bf might be one joy after that ordeal, and I would be
hard pressed NOT TO have that joy.  Life is too short.

Geesh.  I guess I'm interested in the research too, but  I cannot STAND
people in authority deciding FOR  mothers based on just their opinion.   ACK
ACK ACK ACK.
This is not personal Cindy. : )  I guess your note touched a hot button for
me.  Aren't you glad you asked?

: )


Kathleen


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