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Re: sleep, work, and milk supply

From: Garry E. Siegel, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Jun 2002 20:52:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 24 Jun 2002, Ann E. wrote: >
>I am a 28 year old first time mom. My baby girl is 6 1/2 weeks old and
>has been exclusively breastfed on demand. I have been careful not to
>let more than 3-4 hours pass without feeding her so that I have a well
>established milk supply. I am wondering - when is it ok to let her
>sleep longer at night (without waking her to feed) without compromising
>my milk supply?

Gosh, I think so.

>
>Also, when I go back to work, there will be a 6 hour time frame that I
>can't nurse or express work. Will that be detrimental to my milk
>supply?

Probably not.

Talk to a lactation consultant and/or la leche league.

Good luck. >
>Thanks for your time! Ann E.

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Garry E. Siegel, M.D.
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