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Register Log In home Forums Induced Lactation aka Adoptive Breastfeeding Medical Interventions to Induce Lactation/Increase Milk Supply Maximum age for protocol ?

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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Maximum age for protocol ? #11822 10/14/08 07:10 PM Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 L LindyG OP newbie OP LindyG newbie L Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 I'm 62 years old and my daughter is 2 months pregnant with her first child. She had breast reduction surgery when she was younger and her doctor told her she can't breastfeed. I would like to be able to give my grandchild the benefits of breastffeding for at least 6 months and my daughter likes the idea. Am I too old to induce ? I did nurse my daughter but that was 30 years ago. I really want to do this. Copy Link to Clipboard

Re: Maximum age for protocol ? LindyG #11823 10/14/08 08:59 PM Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho Lalle extra helpful experienced member Lalle extra helpful experienced member Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,785 Idaho you are not too old to induce But if you are on Hormone replacement therapy you will need to stop it and do the Menopause protocol found here http://www.asklenore.info/breastfeeding/induced_lactation/menopause_protocol.html I also must add that it is not true that your daughter cannot breastfeed her child. While it may take awhile longer to get her milk in and she may have to use a lact-aid device it isn't impossible and I have worked with a woman who did it and have known others that did as well. Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)

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Re: Maximum age for protocol ? Lalle #11828 10/14/08 09:27 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 L LindyG OP newbie
OP LindyG newbie L Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	I'm not taking any hormones. I'm just a little nervous taking birth control pills at my age. My husband is afraid I'll start having periods again and I told him it won't happen. I'll tell my daughter what you said. She just believes what her OB doctor told her.

Re: Maximum age for protocol ? LindyG #11833 10/14/08 10:58 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176 Nona extra helpful experienced member
Nona extra helpful experienced member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,176	I know of a lady that had breast reduction surgery.. she still pumped 13 ounces of milk a day Adoptive mommy to 4 , Last 2 adopted nursed. Youngest nursed till she was 5! Raising 2 grandbabies, as infants they were raised on donor breast milk

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