lactation after loss
Lactation after a baby dies is a topic that is not always easy to find information on. Here are a few websites offering information on suppressing lactation, gradual suppression, donating breast milk and memory making with breast milk.
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After stillbirth, pregnancy loss, infant loss or miscarriage, many women are shocked to find that their milk will begin to come in within a few days after delivery. Naturally, this can be a traumatizing experience for a woman who is grieving her baby.
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Katie is a lactation consultant and offers several ways to either suppress your milk from fully coming in or drying up your milk supply after loss.
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Push Pregnancy (Push for Empowered Pregnancy) is a US advocacy organisation, pushing for informed and empowered pregnancy for women and birthing parents and an end to preventable stillbirth.
On this page they have information for suppressing lactation and for memory making through lactation. click here for the page |
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While coping with their grief, many women are surprised or even shocked to find that their breasts still make milk.
On this page, the Aust Breastfeeding Assn offers information on stopping your milk, continuing to express, donating your breast milk and memory-making using your breast milk. click here for the page |
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Here's a three-page PDF from the British Columbia (Canadian) Women's Hospital + Health Centre with information on lactation after loss. Just click on it to download.
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