Hi All,

 

I have had a run on moms with low prolactin levels the past couple weeks and
have a few questions.  

 

First - why do HCPs blow moms off on getting a simple blood test to look at
the prolactin levels??  And then, if the levels are low why do they refuse
to refer to an endocrinologist to find out WHY the pituitary and
hypothalamus are not working right???

 

Second - was talking with a local midwife about a common client whose
prolactin levels are low and she asked if putting mom on a pituitary support
product (don't remember which one it was) would be helpful.  I figured it
couldn't hurt so said yeah - give it a try!  I'd like some thoughts on this
if anyone has any.

 

Lastly - if prolactin levels are too low has anyone had a mom actually push
to get more testing done to find out why the pituitary and hypothalamus are
not working right and did anyone get an answer???  

 

Thanks in advance!

Warmly,

Jaye

 Who broke several proverbial brick walls this week and is taking up a
collection to raise $3000 to take my kids and me away on vacation for a
minimum of 2 wks with NO PHONE and no WORK.  :-)

 

Jaye Simpson, IBCLC, CIIM

Breastfeeding Network

Sacramento, CA

www.breastfeedingnetwork.net

 


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