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Nikki Lee wrote:

> Dear Friends:
>       I have a question about this alleged reduction in milk supply during
> dieting. Women have breastfed their babies through sieges, through wars,
> during the crossing of the Plains in the center of the USA.....women have
> breastfed in sustained conditions I pray no woman ever has to go through
> again.
>      So what's with the exercise and dieting dropping supply? I agree with
> the LACTNETTER who  said that such women are probably too busy exercising and
> getting their shopping done to actually be with the baby. Gotta be with a
> baby to have enough milk, unless one is removing milk regularly by other
> means. I've never seen a breastpump in a gym, although I am sure it has
> happened.
>      Warmly,
> Nikki Lee RN, MSN, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CIMI, CCE, craniosacral therapy
> Adjunct faculty, Union Institute and University, Maternal and Child Health:
> Lactation Consulting
> Supporting the WHO Code and the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative
>
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