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Jaye,
If you have ruled out retained placenta, you can certainly ask her HCP to write a 10 day script for syntocinon. When the body is flooded with pitocin, oxytocin receptors are overwhelmed and shut down. She may be making milk but unable to let down. Frankly, I have seen this more often with moms who have a history of infertility. Often when I ask about the mom's ability to have an orgasm, it is not so easy for her. I always ask if I am considering suggesting syntocinon. I would also get momma on rescue remedy. And if her supply is so low, then herbs would be a good supportive measure as well.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, Toulouse, FR
Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:39:51 -0800
From: "Jaye Simpson, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: 24 hour pitocin drip after delivery
Hi,
My client is a first time mom with twins born at 39 wks - vaginal delivery -
had epidural and pitocin during labor. Due to large uterus, Dr was
concerned about bleeding and put mom on a 24 hour pitocin drip.
Mom's milk supply has NOT come in - she is pumping regularly and is getting
only 5 mls from each breast. We are looking at hormone levels and getting
testing done as she did have unexplained fertility issues and it took 5 yrs
to get pregnant (in-vitro). She had appropriate breast growth during
pregnancy - has no issues with hypoplasia - and had the full breasts about 5
days after delivery when she thought her milk was coming in.but it didn't.
Breasts still full, but no significant milk.
I remember hearing something a while back about pitocin delaying milk coming
in.am I right on that? If so - can anyone point me to information on this?
Mom is determined to nurse these babies. :-)
Thank you in advance!
Jaye
Jaye Simpson, IBCLC, CIIM
Breastfeeding Network
Sacramento, CA
www.breastfeedingnetwork.net
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