In a message dated 5/24/2006 12:07:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,  
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With a  massive bleed like this and its possible effect on the pituitary I  
expected delayed lactogenisis.  I am hopeful that we will achieve  full 
breastfeeding within a day or two.  Is this  realistic?


Dear Friends:
    Our esteemed colleague poses an interesting  question.
    In my clinical experience I have seen every  possible reaction to a 
hemorrhage. One woman I worked with had a hemorrhage 10  days postpartum and 
required 2 units of blood to be transfused. Her supply  disappeared, but then 
recovered in about 3 weeks of pumping.
    Other women I have worked with have never recovered  or established a 
supply.
    Lawrence says that reactions are variable.
    Go for it all and see what happens!
    warmly,

 
Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE
Maternal-Child Adjunct  Faculty Union Institute and University
Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human  Lactation
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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