I've looked in the archives and seen quite a few posts on the topic but saw nothing addressing my specific question. Mom whose milk has not come in at 1 week postpartum--zilch--no breast changes. Being seen by LC. Does not appear to be retained placenta, no other obvious reasons. Some years ago there was some question about her thyroid function. So, the question: supposing it is hypothyroidism, can her milk be brought in, and if so, how? I saw several posts in the archives saying "low milk, but thyroid function normal/low normal". I have talked with three mothers whose thyroid function was either being treated and was considered "under control" or was "within normal range" (but they were being tested for some reason, other than milk supply, in the first place) whose milk was definitely low. I see that Dr Hale in _Clinical Therapy_ says that "the nuances in discerning hypothyroid states are enormous and careful ... study...by accomplished clinicians or endocrinologists is important." I have certainly gotten the impression from my vast experience :-) that milk supply may be a more sensitive indicator for thyroid problems than the tests, or perhaps the people interpreting the tests. Or could the thyroid levels fluctuate rapidly enough (especially in and after pregnancy) that test results from August might not be applicable in October? Comments from more medically knowledgeable types solicited! Elise LLLL Bath, NH *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html