<< Have any of you wise women come across a mother who breastfed (and had a
full milk supply) after leaving the placenta inside her uterus after baby's
delivery? This is quite rare and I can't find much information about how it
would impact breastfeeding.  

Linda Romphf, LLLC, IBCLC>>

I would imagine any part of the placenta would keep the hormone levels high,
mimicking pregnancy, causing a tremendous amount of bleeding as the uterus
tries to clean itself of foreign material. The progesterone produced would
prevent any decent milk supply from happening.

Acretia is becoming more and more common, especially on the east and west
coasts where single-layer closure after cesarean are being performed. I'd
look there for more information. It isn't common with an intact uterus, but
it does happen.

Best wishes,
Sam Doak

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