Often it is contraindicated for a time, unfortunately. Check our lactnet archives for good discussion of this and options for continuing bf or doing some bf. Search chylothorax in sep and dec 1996 and nov 98. Remember to have the mother continue milk expression to maintain supply for when bf can resume. Good luck to all. Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC Violet Louisiana, s.e. USA ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html