Hi Friends,
Intriguing conversation about identifying breast hypoplasia - the
IBCLC's role and responsibilities. I have some thoughts on this. We need
to collaborate and educate the primaries, the ob-gyns, and the
endocrinologists. Breast hypoplasia probably doesn't show-up the day we
walk into that post-partum room, or the day we get that phone call. It's
a long time coming and there have been signs of it since puberty - there
is usually an atypical breast presentation that is easily visualized.
Why shouldn't this be addressed during adolescence when indicators show
up?  The problem is, I think, medical specialties don't see this as a
health issue, they see it as a cosmetic issue. 
Now hold up, hold up! I am NOT suggesting that we teach medical
specialties to tell young women that their breasts won't work and that
they won't be able to breastfeed. I am suggesting that they dig deep
into their knowledge base and explore potential therapies to maximize
breast function. 
Best,
Kristen Panzer, MS, IBCLC

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