Milk Tears: Lactation Choices Following Loss

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With approximately 25% of all acknowledged pregnancies ending in loss, this topic crosses all barriers of race, culture, age, and political and economic situations. Milk production or Lactogenesis II can begin anywhere from 12-14 weeks gestation, providing yet another reminder of loss for the birthing parent as their breasts fill with milk for a baby they will not be able to feed. How can we as birthing and breastfeeding/chestfeeding professionals help these parents? What choices do they have to gently and comfortably deal with these milk tears? Choices can range from milk donation, making memories, or choosing to stop all milk production, and all parents deserve to make an informed choice. 

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Kathy Parkes, MSN-Ed, BSPsy, RN, IBCLC, FILCA, CHC, CAHPE

Kathy is a registered nurse, IBCLC, and a member of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) with a Masters degree in Nursing Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology. She has been an IBCLC since 1992 and worked with mothers and babies in both the hospital and in private practice. This wide variety of experience gives her the skilled clinical knowledge that she is happy to share. Additionally, she has certifications as a Health Coach, specializing in prenatal, postpartum and breastfeeding as well as compassion fatigue, perinatal and infant loss. She has provided breastfeeding assistance to different types of families, from adoptive parents to surrogate parents, LBGTQ parents, single parents, incarcerated mothers and those who are chronically ill.