This is probably long outdated but I thought I share them with you. We often read articles from Kellymom.com when we are in need of a little evidence based advise and support. The site also features logical, non judgemental articles from the renowned Dr Jack Newman who’s name is no stranger in the lactation field as one of the most revered experts.
Some of us may have also read articles or books authored by Sue Cox (Breastfeeding with Confidence) and Diana West’s Making More Milk. Both of them are also in the league of “seasoned” lactation consultants with experience spanning more than 15-20years helping and supporting mothers and babies. I had the opportunity to meet these wonderful mentors in a Conference and their down to earth explanations really helped me understand the mechanics of lactation even better.
Diana West shared with us her experience as a mom who has had a breast reduction surgery and despite it all, she was able to go on to breastfeed all of her children. Her experience was invaluable and this goes to show that mother’s who has had breast surgeries are able to breastfeed without any difficulties (this is depending on when the surgery was performed, incision type and the type of procedure)
Diana West and I
Coincidentally at that time, I had a friend who was having an overactive let-down and because of that, her baby was not getting enough of the hind milk and thus was not putting on weight “ideally” (that would be in accordance to the growth chart) She was told to put her baby on formula to “catch up” with his weight. The option clearly broke her heart as she was looking forward to exclusively breastfeed her son. She was told to use block feedings and pump a little before letdown so that her son would be able to take in more of the hindmilk instead of the foremilk. Interestingly enough,I related this to Sue Cox and on top of pumping and using blocked feedings, she demonstrated a couple of nursing positions on how mom could help with the overactive letdown and the proper way of using blocked feedings (the positioning of the scissor like fingers).
Mom was not thought on the additional information by her health professional that Sue had shared with me and I think if mom had access to the information, breastfeeding could have been more pleasant for her and she would not have to even supplement.
Sue Cox and I
Meeting Dr Newman was truly an amazing experience. I had read so much about him and it was his articles that I was reading and referring to when I was spending 1 week in the hospital and having issues with breastfeeding (cracked and bleeding nipples) and the nurses at that time was not that helpful. Dr Newman’s soothing words guided me; told me that it was okay and everything will turn out just fine and repeatedly told me that I was going to be a good mother when I was feeling down or could not understand what was happening to my breastfeeding relationship or why am I experiencing these discomforts. In short, I wouldn’t be where I am today if it is wasn’t for Dr Newman’s (and also my mom and husband) support and advises 
Dr Jack Newman and I
