Not sure about your area, but around me, anesthesiologists routinely
administer a hefty dose of Benedryl or a comparable antihistamine when
bringing patients up. Could be that? Just pondering,,,,,,,,,,
Debbie Grant
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From: "Brenda Phipps" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 12:21 PM
Subject: Milk supply drop after surgery
Over the last few months, I have noticed a high number of my clients who
have lost much of their milk supplies after surgery. Last week I had two
patients in one day call to tell me that after gall bladder surgery their
milk supplies dropped by 2/3.
Both of these moms pumped with a Lactina every 3 hours for the 48 hours they
were put on meds and NPO status prior to surgery (ARGH). They put baby to
breast immediately when they were given the go-ahead, and have had a
noticable drop in supply and henceforth infant satisfaction.
Just wondering if anyone else has ver noticed the connection between surgery
and lower supplies. Also, does a course of Reglan work well for this sort of
thing?
Thanks,
Brenda Phipps, BS, IBCLC
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