Debbie,

The 1997 Breastfeeding Answer Book (LLL), in the section on plugged ducts, mentions that Dr. Ruth Lawrence recommends a teaspoon of Lecithin per day for mothers experiencing recurrent plugged ducts.  There is no mention of negative effects on breastfeeding or breastmilk.  As I understand, it's a polyunsaturated fat, usually derived from soy.  Hope this helps.

Julie Rosen, LLLL in NJ


Date:    Tue, 16 Jul 2002 17:39:35 EDT
From:    "Debbie Albert, Ph.D., IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Lecithin in Breastmilk...

I am just wondering if anyone has any information about the effects of Lecithin in breastmilk?  I have a mom that really wants to take it, but I have not found anything about it.  I have done a LACTNET search but haven't
gotten anything back yet.



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