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Re: risks for low milk supply....I have heard two recommendations re:
pumping when mom has had reduction surgery: one is to get her pumping soon
after delivery to get her production up as much as possible; the other is
that pumping can cause severe engorgement due to ducts that have had
pathways severed and cannot be removed.
Thoughts? Experiences?
Carolyn Schindewolf, BS, LCCE, IBCLC
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From: "Kathy Eng" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2007 5:58 PM
Subject: risk factors and telling it like it is
>I really believe that we need to give moms the correct information no
>matter what it is. Presented respectfully. But also tell them how they
>might overcome their issue or challenge should they chose to do so. I say
>this from being on the opposite side of the question sometimes. I get a lot
>of moms asking about relactating or wanting to start pumping for a
>premature baby after 7-10 days of doing nothing (no breastfeeding or no
>pumping). I find that hospital staff builds up how easy starting to pump
>this late is going to be. They seem to push that the free pump from WIC is
>the answer. I have learned that moms deserve a full answer or education on
>how the breasts make milk and what relactation involves work-wise. I used
>to just encourage them like a cheer leader but I then saw how disappointed
>and discouraged moms were after even so short as 2 days when they were not
>making milk instantly. How most quit before a week was over. When I started
>giving a full answer, with the pros and cons, and milk supply information,
>the ones who actually choose to initiate a milk supply this late have more
>confidence and are willing to put effort and commitment into a plan of
>action. Rather than thinking how easy this will be and then being
>disappointed or angry at their bodies not cooperating. At least they know
>how and why the body makes or doesn't make milk. So maybe next time will be
>different.
>
> Kathy Eng, BSW, IBCLC
>
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