Dear Colleagues, I've just, today, had a call from a woman who is about to adopt, and is considering breastfeeding. In taking the history and looking at maternal background, I learnt that she has polycystic ovaries - *no* menstrual periods, never pregnant. In the three decades I have been involved with relactation/induced lactation, I haven't had this particular situation - well, we didn't ask all the questions we would now, in the very early days. I would very much appreciate some feedback, so that I can tailor my advice to this Mum-to-be's specific needs, in case there is something I've missed. Actually, I think one of the most pressing issues is going to be to get her used to handling babies, and seeing other Mums breastfeed, so that she's not on totally unfamiliar territory when the baby arrives! Many thanks in advance. Virginia Virginia Thorley, OAM, IBCLC Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com