I have been contacted (long distance in another state) by a woman who has
been diagnosed with pregnancy-associated osteoporosis.  Mother was having
constant hip pain during pregnancy.  She has a 1 week-old baby and is
breastfeeding.  Her orthopedist is concerned that the small amount of bone
loss during lactation (he quoted 3-8%) could cause a fracture, and he is
encouraging weaning.  I have found only two references to this in the
Archives.  Does anyone have any information that might help this mother make
a better informed decision?  She has given me permission to post this to the
list.
Cher Sealy, RN, BSN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Encounter
Montgomery, AL

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