One of the problems here is that you cannot prove a negative. There is unlikely to be research as this, stated in such a way. Surely the onus is upon this person to _prove_ that breastfeeding reduces healing? Morgan Gallagher Lisa Caron wrote: > I'm looking for the evidence that breastfeeding can or cannot effect the > healing process, or certain healing processes. > > A woman has been advised she should plan to quit breastfeeding before her > tummy tuck is scheduled so it will heal properly. Years ago another woman > required a vaginal-rectal fistula repair and was advised that since she was > close to a week postpartum when it was diagnosed, she'd have to wait until > she no longer bf to repair it as it would not heal if the repair was done at that > time. > > *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome