In a message dated 8/11/99 9:06:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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<< All four were pumping about 4
 oz in a session, pumping twice at work and about 2 times at night. Now all
 are getting about 2 oz during a pumping session. I am thinking it is a
 combination of stress related to going back to work, overdoing it physically
 and also the heat ( heat index today was 100 degrees again). Can the heat
 affect breastmilk production?  >>

Barbara,
I'm not sure about humans, but the news this morning ran a story regarding
the milk production in cows here in south Texas.  The high heat and humidity,
resulting is a heat index well over 100 degrees, has reduced the milk
production of most of the cows in the area.  Very interesting!

Kathy Parkes, RN, IBCLC
The Lactation Connection (TLC)
www.tlc4moms.com

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