Dear Lactnet,

I have been asked a question that I cannot find the answer to. The patient's question is where does the body get its source of fat for human milk? The patient has a disorder that causes her to have extremely elevated triglyceride levels. Her levels typically range from 4500 to 9500 (normal is less than 150). The patient is normally on medication to control triglyceride levels. However, she has found that her triglyceride level has dropped down to less than 150 since she has been breastfeeding. She is wondering if her body might be taking the them from her blood stream and using for her milk? Her infant is gaining weight well, and a little above average weight gain. This seems logical to me, but cannot find any sources of information.

Tricia Shamblin, RN, IBCLC




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