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Wed, 3 Mar 1999 21:10:11 -0700
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I just discovered Lactnet a couple of weeks ago.  I have to say its
become the only addictive behavior I've ever indulged in!  I value so
much the opportunity to exchange ideas (or so far- learn from your
exchanges)as I live in a small town in rural Alberta where face-to-face
networking to support breastfeeding is pretty infrequent.  Now I can get
a daily boost of motivation! I became IBCLC in 1992, presently working
as Public Health Nurse as well as a separately designated LC position
paid for by the Health region. I also teach childbirth education classes
on a contract basis, as well as sit on a couple of committees that hope
to influence the health of of our maternal/child population.
I'd like to scan your brainwaves for some assistance with a case, with
moms permission.  Mom is expecting baby #2 in June.  She has called me
already because of fears of problems with nursing based on her 1st
experience.  Two years ago with baby #1 she had so much milk she was
full again almost immediately after feeding. She says baby never did
ever have to suck, it just poured into her.  Baby abruptly and
steadfastedly quit nursing at 3 months, to moms great distress.  She
bought an electric pump and pumped for 3 more months, filling 6 to 8
ounces in 5 minutes or so.  After she tapered off the pumping she took
another 6 months to "dry up".  The weaning may have been due to babe's
distress of such rapid milk flow, or as mom suspects, her milk supply
had dropped a tiny bit and baby wouldn't suck to get it out because she
had never learned to.  She worked with one of Canada's "famous" LCs so I
have great confidence in the help she was given, tried anti-gravity
positions, cabbage, ice packs, single-sided nursing.  She took no meds,
no history of hormonal issues.  But she really wants to avoid the same
scenario again, really wants to nurse long term.  Any ideas?  I heard
once at a conference about the possibility of taking oral contraceptives
to reduce a persistent over-supply, any experince here? any warnings?any
research? She is already leaking a significant portion of the time.
Thanks (or- as you all say TIA!!)

Terry Bourgonje BSN IBCLC
Sundre, Alberta, Canada  (under 6 fresh inches of snow, surprise,
surprise)

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