Joy Cocks RN RM IBCLC
BRIGHT Vic 3741
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-----Original Message-----
From: Joy M Cocks <[log in to unmask]>
To: Ozmidwifery <[log in to unmask]>
Cc: Lactnet <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Friday, 26 November 1999 16:22
Subject: Re:breastfeeding after reduction surgery


>Dear all,
>
>Thanks to those who responded to my request for information.  I was also
>able to get some valuable information from the Lactnet archives.  I have
had
>very helpful replies and been directed to a couple of websites (thanks
>Denise) specifically for women who have had breast surgery.  As this woman
>is on the internet I was able to pass these sites onto her.
>
>I wasn't able to see this client, due to time constraints, but was able to
>have a long phone chat with her.  She is very articulate and was able to
>give a detailed description of the pain/sensation that she feels whilst
>feeding, and she understands the importance of achieving a good latch at
the
>breast.  All indications are that the baby is getting plenty of milk.
After
>questioning her, I concluded that it was probably ductal pain and was able
>to reassure her that it will get better.
>
>Interestingly, she said that the midwife had "offered" to give the baby a
>bottle (not the other way around), but when she looked at the baby's little
>face she "just couldn't do it" - she also realised that this was not the
>answer to the problem, so opted to take analgesia and persist with
>breastfeeding.  She sounds very committed to breastfeeding.  Fed her first
>for 3 1/2 months only, which she was disappointed about and says that she
>didn't know anything about it then and, I would guess, received poor
advice.
>
>The surgery was done 2 1/2 years ago, the nipple was severed and she says
>that the surgeon was very particular with reconnecting the ducts as he knew
>that she may want to breastfeed again.
>
>Thanks again - it's great to have such advice, literally at my fingertips!!
>Joy
>
>Joy Cocks RN RM IBCLC
>BRIGHT Vic 3741
>email:[log in to unmask]
>

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