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I would recommend a "baby moon" for at least 24hrs. Have them spend time in bed in the biological nurturing position, skin-to-skin. If baby is frustrated, give her 1-2oz of formula, then back to s2s. If this doesn't help, then her hormones and thyroid should be evaluated and galactagogues should be considered.



Larisa Walk, IBCLC

California



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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alice Roddy

Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 9:59 AM

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Subject: Re: milk "vanishing" at 4 months



Heather wrote: 



OK - I start from the premise that milk does not disappear. 







Alice: 

I totally agree. Also that lack of fullness at this stage is normal. I told her these things; discussed how milk is made in lactogenesis III. This did not reassure her, at least not so as I could tell. I think her level of anxiety is such that these facts don’t register or touch it. 







It is not a complete nursing strike. Baby does nurse; not for very long but then 4 month-olds don’t necessarily nurse very long. 







Heather, you write that “She is looking hard and finding 'stuff'.” I agree and there is a reason she is looking. She signaling loud and clear that she needs help and she isn’t getting it. I’m just not sure what the help is. It might not have to do with breastfeeding at all. 







On the one hand, I’m thinking inhibited MER. That would be the horse. Is there a zebra? Could she have a problem with her thyroid or pituitary? 



Alice Roddy 

LLLL, Front Royal, VA 

Nursing is the biological norm for mothers and babies. It is a relationship that provides stress reducing hormones to the mother as well as stimulation, connection, and protection from illness to the baby. It even feeds the baby. 



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