Another request for info from all of the 'wise ones' on this list;
   At work yesterday I spoke with a mom whose breastpump was due back.
It came out that she really didn't want to stop breastfeeding, but some
of the specialists she has seen think her rare disorder may/will resolve
sooner if she stops.  Anyway, she has something called migratory
osteoporosis.  It apparently has many other names as well....transient
(or painful) bone marrow edema,transient osteoporosis of the hip.  It
develops during the 3rd trimester and resolves after delivery.  Her bone
scan showed so much damage/thinning of the bone especially in her right
hip that she is wheelchair bound to help prevent fractures.  Her baby is
2mo. and she has a 1yr old.  She would like to continue, but if weaning
will help this resolve she will.  Some of the specialists think it may
be self limiting and weaning will not have much influence.
  I know about the study that shows a rebound in bone mass after
weaning, but I'm not sure that is relevant in this special situation.
Has anyone out there heard of this or had any experience with it?
   I also still have questions about the mom on hyperal/TPN who wants to
breastfeed.  I got a few responses, but they were mostly words of
encouragement for her (and I am most thankful for that..so is she) and
not evidence of the safety. Weird sentence I know, but hopefully
everyone understands.        TIA
Becky B RNC IBCLC
Annandale, VA  a suburb
of Washington, DC
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