One of the problems here is that you cannot prove a negative.  There is 
unlikely to be research as this, stated in such a way.

Surely the onus is upon this person to _prove_ that breastfeeding 
reduces healing?

Morgan Gallagher


Lisa Caron wrote:
> I'm looking for the evidence that breastfeeding can or cannot effect the 
> healing process, or certain healing processes.
>
> A woman has been advised she should plan to quit breastfeeding before her 
> tummy tuck is scheduled so it will heal properly.  Years ago another woman 
> required a vaginal-rectal fistula repair and was advised that since she was 
> close to a week postpartum when it was diagnosed, she'd have to wait until 
> she no longer bf to repair it as it would not heal if the repair was done at that 
> time.
>
>   

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