Hi All!
This lady is a family friend who lives over 1000 miles from me. I am
wondering if any of you have noticed any link between Heparin and low milk
supply, or if this lady's supply issue is probably due to lingering yeast
issues, teething, solids, lazy baby, mismanagement of breastfeeding, or
other stresses (she works full time and has since 6wks pp, she moved across
the country one month ago, she had a bad yeast problem, she has other family
issues that necessitated the long and sudden move, etc.)
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
Corrine Flatt
Las Vegas
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(her edited letter to me)
I really do need some advice, and I am hoping that you can help me.
M-- is refusing to nurse, she will only take the bottle now. She's 5
months old and has started the teething process. I'm trying to pump to keep
my supply up, but pumping hurts, and where I originally could get at least
something out, now I am getting nothing at all. I am not sure if I ever
fully recovered from our nasty little bout of Thrush. M-- shows no signs of
it, but I have had problems with comfort and supply ever since.
The problem I have right now is mainly that although M-- tries to nurse, she
doesn't seem to be getting anything, as no matter how long I nurse during
the day, she isn't satified, and cries until I give her a few ounces of
formula. Her pediatrician started her on solids, she has now had rice and
oatmeal cereals, as well as all of the stage 1 fruits and vegetables. She
also has started on some stage 2 fruits and veggies, but has not had the
stage 1 meats yet. I do not know if solid foods has affected her nursing
habits, or if it is the fact that I am on injectible Heparin Sodium for a
blood clotting disorder. I have noticed that my arthritis has gotten bad
lately, and my hair has begun to thin. Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, and
Alopecia (hair loss) are all side effects of the Heparin. I have looked and
looked, but cannot find anything that ties Heparin to milk supply, and I am
hoping that you might know someone who may be able to give me some answers.
Please let me know if you can help me or if you know someone who can. As
always, if you need more information, or if someone else does, please ask
and I will be happy to oblige.
Respectfully,
W--
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