In einer eMail vom 1-5-02 13:54:57 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> the first thing
> that comes to mind for me is whether breastmilk, with its immune building
> properties might be harmful to someone whose immune system basicly needs to
> be wiped out initially to prevent rejection.
I think that I've read somewhere lately that breastfeeding actually helps in
transplant patients inreducing rejection by the body, but I'm not sure.
the other issue is that i'll
> be the donor.any thoughts?"
>
Women can continue to breastfeed whenever they need surgery. No need to wean
for that.
That makes me wonder. Could there be some extra positive connection between
the milk from breastfeeding and the donor kidney coming from the same body?
Warmly greeting,
Gonneke
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Gonneke van Veldhuizen =+= IBCLC, LLLL, MOM =+= primairy school teacher
EUROLAC
breastfeeding information centre and lactation consultant practice
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac
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