Of course a mom with OI can breastfeed. OI is a related set of genetic 
disorders of collagen structure, making the matrix that forms bones be 
brittle. There is nothing wrong with the calcium metabolism of people 
with OI, it's the protein scaffolding of their bones that is abnormal. 
Calcium metabolism during breastfeeding and after weaning is actually 
more thrifty than during pregnancy, so if she can build a baby, she can 
breastfeed. It's a dominant disorder, so the baby may be affected as well.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  NYC

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