Hi!
Back again.  I know colostrum and breastmilk can be all colors, but this
particular mom is 2 days post cesarean section.  For several years she has
cysts drained in both breasts as well as a breast biopsy both breasts.  The
drainage from the cysts is tea colored.  With last baby had mastitis in
both breasts and "insufficient milk supply" (supplemented with formula).
Pumped for 6-8 weeks. Noted green drainage on bra pad, so pumped dark green
colostrum/transitional milk.  I stated to mom that she can continue to
breastfeed.
Question:  Could these cysts put pressure on the collecting system and
cause stasis with resulting mastitis? Is it usual to have the green
colostrum/transitional milk come from only one breast?

Helen l. Vermilya RNC IBCLC
PA

             ***********************************************
The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html