Yes, I searched the net for some info and found out that placenta produces estrogen. After birth, high levels of estrogen inhibit milk production. Your question is quite interesting. Really, would such an operation be advisable on post menopausal women?
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Bourne Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 9:47 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf Actually my understanding is that estrogen levels would be FAR higher at birth (and presumably soon after) than once breastfeeding is established. Certainly my own estrogen level was post menopausal during breastfeeding. That said surely post menopausal women have surgery too? At 2:57 PM +0100 21/2/06, Vedrana Valãiç wrote: >How come episiotomies heal then? Are oestrogen levels then higher than later >on? > >Vedrana > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Watson >Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:43 PM >To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au >Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf > >I'd definitely go to a plastic surgeon... an ob does baby and mum >stuff... this seems to me like something more cosmetic ( not saying >it like she's only getting it done for looks!!) > >Jo > >On 21/02/2006, at 7:21 PM, Janet Fraser wrote: > >> She's been told by several Obs that the lower oestrogen in her >> system mean >> her vagina won't heal. It sounds like a crock to me. I've seen bf >> blamed for >> most things wrong with babies and mothers but this was a new one to >> me. >> :( >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Maxine Wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 10:15 PM >> Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] repair surgery and bf >> >> >>> >>> Maybe I am being daft but what effect do lactational hormones have on >>> surgery? I would also suggest another opinion or 2 - perhaps to a >>> plastic >>> surgeon also. >>> Maxine >>> >>> -- >>> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >>> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >>> >> -- >> This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >> Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >> > > >-- >This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. >-- >This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- Jo Bourne Virtual Artists Pty Ltd -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
