Yes, the quality of the milk is rarely the issue-- it is usually about
the needed volume. And a gastric bypass procedure require the mother to
watch out for vitamin absorption issues for her own health. And I was
surprised to learn in this newsletter about some common medications that
can also interfere with vitamin uptake. (Recommending the free
newsletter from this admirable educational organization):
https://lacted.org/questions/0197-vitamin-b12-deficiency-breastfeeding/
Margaret Wills, IBCLC, Maryland
> Date: Tue, 26 May 2020 15:59:01 +0000
> From: "Baker, Aria" <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: "low quality milk"
>
> Riva,
>
> The only time I've ever questioned milk quality is with moms who have had a history of gastric bypass or other similar procedures. Otherwise it would seem to be a quantity issue.
>
> Keep us posted!
>
> Aria Baker, MS, IBCLC
>
>
>
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