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)