Hello Everyone!

Hope someone can give me some info.  Talked to a mom today who has a 3
month old baby(born premature) who is having a hard time keeping her
supply up.  Her milk didn't come in for over a week(unusual?).  Dr. put
her on Reglan which increased her supply up to about 2 ozs. every 2 hrs.
She stopped taking the Reglan after 20 days and milk supply dwindled
again.

Her baby nurses about every 2 hrs. still and mom pumps and supplements
with formula after trying to nurse.  Baby pulls off crying after 5
mins.- mom switches,baby does the same-mom switches again, baby does the
same.

Mom was diagnosed with thyroid problems during this pregnancy and is
on synthiroid(her sp.).  This is her 4th baby-other 3 nursed
successfully.(her 2 yr. old nursed well-she leaked a lot with her)

My conclusion was the thyroid disorder.  Am I on target?  Should we be
looking elsewhere?  I suggested an SNS-any other ideas?  I feel like
it's right there.  Any info would be greatly appreciated as soon as
possible.  I need to get back with her on Sunday or Monday.

TIA    Julie Miller, B.C.   [log in to unmask]