5 mo old and slow letdown: 1. increase bf, cut back on solids and juice 2. if does not do #2, then add regular milk expression to build supply back - I find this is very common when solids added, the bf gets cut back too much. The solids are given as 3 meals instead of just extra tastes over and above the main diet which is breastmilk. 5 mos is still very young to be on too much solids and juices; this is not to say that 5 mos is too young to introduce solids etc. 3.r/o pregnancy lower back problems and hormones of pg/lactation: I am not sure of this, but it is in the archives. Pregnancy hormones (relaxin) more of an effect than any bf hormones, but will not have a big effect I don't think, if any. Mother can read about it, and make the decision herself. Exercises to strengthen back, positioning and movement careful not to injure could be taught by PT and bf continue. Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC Violet Louisiana, southeast USA _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.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