Since this is my first post on Lactnet, let me introduce myself. My name is Lois Warrington, BSN, IBCLC, and I am a hospital based lactation consultant. My e-mail address is [log in to unmask] I recently worked with a breastfeeding couplet that motivated me to finally take the plunge and gather up enough courage to post after many months of lurking. I appreciate the wealth of information and wisdom that I have been able to access for nearly seven months now. Thank you. Lactnet is like an international classroom! The mother, for whom I need help, is 28, received radiation therapy to her chest when she was treated for Hodgkin's Disease twelve years ago. She had tried to breastfeed her first child, who is now five years old, with minimal success. She had used a supplemental feeding tube device with that child, but she got discouraged because her milk supply was so inadequate. She wants to give breastfeeding another try and is willing to use a feeding tube device again. Have any of you Lactnetters had a case similar to this? The mother and I have discussed the fact that whatever breastmilk the baby receives is better than no breastmilk as well as the wonderful benefits derived from the bonding opportunity and special relationship of just having her baby at breast. Looking forward to your replies, TIA.