hi,
I am hoping for some information to give to this mother (a friend, who has 
given me permission to post). Her daughter, now 5 weeks, (baby #2), leaks 
milk out of her nose when mom is feeding is side-lying position. Moms history 
is: baby born on July 23, mom sent home but returned to hospital within two 
days b/c of heavy bleeding for D&E for 'retained placenta'. Mom did not 
experience any change in bleeding and was back in hospital for a 2nd D&E 
after one week. In her words, she said her doctor described a condition where 
the placenta grew into the uterine wall. During surgical repair her uterus tore 
and she lost a fallopian tube as well. After surgery, she is experiencing what 
she describes as a hellish C-section type recovery. Mom is still primarily bed-
ridden, and hence this question. Side-lying nursing would seem like a no-
brainer as far as the best way to get baby fed and mom rested, right? Except 
whenever baby feeds in a reclined position milk drips out her nose. Baby has 
the occasional "wet burp" and weight gains (in oz) are as follows: birth 5.13, 
lowest weight 5.7 1/2, last check up (last week at four weeks of age) 8.5. 
The baby occasionaly sounds congested in her nose after a feed, but not 
consistently. During mom's hospitalization, baby was given mostly bottles of 
EBM, with some formula. Baby has come back to breast relatively well, but 
gets one or two bottles of EBM daily--more likely so mom can "rest"--per her 
husband's insistence. Mom pumps 5-6 oz. (both breasts) at a pumping. No  
signs of forceful let-down, no pulling away, gagging, spraying milk etc. Mom is 
tandem nursing this baby along with her 2 year old son. Her son has milk 
allergies and had been diagnosed with reflux. The baby's pediatrician says that 
she thinks the leaking milk is a symptom of reflux in this baby, but mom is not 
so sure. None of the other signs of reflux that she experienced with her son 
are there. She is wondering if it could be something else, and if so,what?
Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. 
Many thanks
Leslie Cree (fingers crossed that Oct. brings good news!)

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