Hi, folks!  Just got back from a very inspiring AAP-sponsored
breastfeeding co-ordinators training conference in Oak Brook, IL, and met
a lot of fellow Lactnetters and got to network with colleagues from
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, etc.  My batteries are definitely
recharged.

I have been contacted by an acquaintance whose daughter is nursing
3-week-old twins and was just advised that the screening test for
galactosemia is positive.  Apparently, she was seen by a specialist who
sent off a more definitive test, and was told to pump her milk while
awaiting the results.  The catch is: the results could take *2 to 6
weeks* (gasp!).  He asked me to find out if there is any way to expedite
this testing.  I'll try to find out what I can tomorrow, but
since I have no experience with such a situation, I was hoping to hear
from any of you who have actually worked through something like this with
a patient.  I recall some postings in the past on this subject, and
I'll check the archives, but I don't recall anyone addressing the issue
of the length of time for the results of the test.  Any insights or
anecdotes you can share would be helpful.

Of course, I told them how frequently she needs to pump in order to have
any hope of keeping up a milk supply, but especially with twins, I fear 6
weeks would seriously compromise her supply even with the best possible
pump.  TIA, Alicia Dermer, MD, IBCLC.

             ***********************************************
The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html