I'm not a fan of the interpretations of the prolactin receptor theory that
say that if there's not stimulation early on you don't get enough prolactin
receptors and mothers can never fix this up.....it certainly does not allow
for relactation of induced lactation to work...and they do. Mums who are
relactating or inducing lactation also benefit from galactagogues that
increas prolactin secretion...doesn't matter how long since last lactation
or even if there has been a previous lactation.
Karleen Gribble
Australia


 Linda J. Smith pointed out that a mom can have extremely high
prolactin levels and still not make enough milk IF her prolactin receptors
weren't employed during the first few weeks of breastfeeding.  If her
blood tests come back saying she's low in prolactin, Reglan might help,
but not if it's from lack of stimulation at the inception of breastfeeding.

Anyone else have an opinion on that?

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