On Sun, 24 Jul 2005, Joanna Koch wrote:

> But what about PCOS?  Lisa Marasco published on this in JHL 2000.  I
> read consistently that it is"the most common endocrine
> disorder...estimated to affect anywhere from 5-10% of all women."  Ruth
> Lawrence et al write "Insufficient milk supply has been observed in PCOS
> women who classically do everything right..." (p 584 of 6th Edition of
> Bfdg, A Guide for the medical profession.)  Is this our smoking gun?

I had a student whose PCOS was diagnosed after her baby was born.  Her doc
began to suspect PCOS mostly because she was never able to produce
sufficient milk for her baby.  She hadn't had any trouble conceiving, but
she was never able to get her milk supply up even with a willing and
enthusiastic nursling with a great latch and perfect positioning.  :(

This was particularly frustrating for this young primip who "did
everything right"  throughout her pregnancy but had a persistent breech
baby... cesarean...  and then couldn't make enough milk to breastfeed
exclusively the way she wanted to.  Poor thing is convinced that her body
is broken now.  :(

Cee

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