Lisa and others!
I have found that most of my moms experience some sort of supply problem if
they are hypothryoid.   Now mind you the ones who never call me I don't
know...so my sample is of those with supply problems...how many are
hypothyroid....NOT how many of my hypothy patients have supply issues!

I find that there is usually a confounding factor.  IE:  poor latch, starting
solids, etc.   Unless they have profound, usually new hypo...supply is great
until you throw in another hitch.

Many times, when reviewing hx I ask if they are on meds.  If yes...have they
been tested lately.  I remind them, that many times a lactating mom needs to
be on high side of normal to have a great supply.   So if they have been
tested and are"normal" where is that in the range.  Many doc's after I talk
to them are willing to "bump up" their daily doses while lactating to bring
them to a higher normal level.

These are of course with the other usual methods to increase supply.

My humble opinion of course!

Cheryl Parrott, RN, BSN
The Breast Way
Kokomo, IN
Mom to Lexie, 3yrs, Rachel, Angel Baby 10-13-00
2002 IBCLC wannabe...finally

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