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Date: | Mon, 15 Jan 1996 09:22:57 -0700 |
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The recent discussion regarding nipple surgery and the subsequent inability
of these women to bring forth any breastmilk has been interesting.
In my clinic I have seen a fair number of mothers with full thickness skin
ulcers involving the entire top surface of the nipple. I used to worry that
these women would not have openings for the milk ducts once they were healed
or would at least have a higher incidence of blocked ducts. Suprisingly, to
a patient, none has had any of these problems. They have all gone on to
nurse without further problems.
It would seem that for any trauma to result in a subsequent inability to
lactate, the damage would have to be at a level deeper than the skin. For
nipple piercing, if it is just under the skin, it should not cause major
problems. But if the piercing is done through the breast tissue, there
would probably be potential for fistula formation and other problems.
Just some thoughts, from the great and miserably cold North,
Shirley Gross
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M. Shirley Gross M.D.,C.M., C.C.F.P., I.B.C.L.C.
Director, Edmonton Breastfeeding Clinic
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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