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"Margaret G. Bickmore" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 9 Feb 2008 10:00:01 -0700
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Dr. Jen gave a great rundown on the ways that oversupply can manifest 
itself -- both mother complaints and baby complaints.  I just wanted 
to chime in and add that oversupply seems to be fairly common among 
the mothers I see, too (women in contact with LLL).  I absolutely 
agree that all the things Dr. Jen listed can point to oversupply.

My LLL co-Leader and I emphasize that *under*supply seems to get a 
lot of attention, but *over*supply can just as troublesome.  Mothers 
with oversupply often feel marginalized when they talk about their 
issues because people seem to think it's a great problem to have. 
"You're lucky you have so much milk!"

The research showing higher prolactin levels in slender women was 
discussed some time ago on Lactnet.  I do believe that I see a 
preponderance of oversupply in slender women.  Perhaps it represents 
a natural 'safety net' for slim women, to ensure that they'll make 
enough milk despite minimal fat storage?

Margaret
Longmont, CO

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