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Pamela Morrison IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 30 Jul 1998 08:37:09 +0200
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Hi all.  In the last week I have had two different moms with babies less
than a week old describe to me how they have repeated episodes of shivering;
they feel suddenly *very* cold, the shivering is uncontrollable and they
just "cannot get warm", even with cuddles/hot water bottles/more blankets
etc.  Neither have raised temperatures, engorgement, lower abdominal pain,
unusual bleeding - i e nothing to suggest mastitis or uterine infection.
Nor do they have a history of thyroid dysfunction.  This is our winter so
temperatures are lower (2 degrees C at night to about 26 degrees C in the
day) but not *that* low.   On the other hand, I find that new moms often
apologize for being so "sweaty", they describe how they feel so hot
(especially in the summer) and seem to be experiencing symptoms that
resemble hot flushes.  I'm wondering if postpartum moms have
temperature-control problems as a result of the sharp drop in progesterone
levels that occur with delivery of the placenta (leading to Lactogenesis
II).  Would this be lactation-related, or just coincidental, or what?  Has
anyone else seen/experienced this?  Are there *other* hormones involved (e g
lack of estrogen?) Is there an explanation??  Thanks for any thoughts.

Pamela Morrison IBCLC, Zimbabwe

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