Guest guest Posted July 14, 2010 Report Share Posted July 14, 2010 Hi from Portland, Oregon, U.S! I am a lactation consultant working with my first mama who had obstetric cholestasis during her pregnancy. Her naturally-induced birth went very well, she is well and her babe is well. However, she seems to have low milk supply. I wondered if you knew of any connections between OC and subsequent low milk supply. I know that estrogen and progesterone play an important role in preparing the breast for lactation, etc. I wonder if it's possible for a mother who might respond to those hormones with liver issues to also have an unusual (lack of) response in the breast tissue as well. She had a lower than normal amount of mammary gland tissue in her breasts.I would also imagine that a liver that is not functioning well may effect milk supply as well but I don't know of any research exploring this.I would love to hear what you think about this. I would also appreciate your forwarding this message to anyone you think would know the answer or be interested.Yours warmly,Adrienne Fuson, IBCLC, RLC, CDBeyond Birth Lactation ServicesPortland, OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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