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Debunking Mother’s Milk Myths:Challenging Cases in Breastfeeding
Colorado Lactation Conference
September 20,2018
Maya Bunik, MD, MPH, FABM, FAAP
Professor, Pediatrics
I have no conflict of interests and no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of
commercial services discussed in this CME activity.
2)To understand how to respond to common myths and
concerns about feeding issues
3)To understand misconceptions about how
breastfeeding and fussiness relate
4)To recognize the importance of screening for
postpartum depression and other maternal mental
health issues as part of the breastfeeding evaluation.
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Background
▪ Breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition for infants
and an intimate maternal-infant bonding experience
that establishes the relational tone for parenting and interactions
▪ Pregnancy-related mood disorders and maternal
mental health are inextricably connected to a mother’s experience of breastfeeding
▪ The breastfeeding relationship is often complicated
by challenges in the first few weeks of life that are challenging for busy pediatricians/providers
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Googling ‘Breastfeeding Problems’ results in over 36 million hits.
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Breastfeeding in Primary Care
▪ High risk infants bring unique set of challenges:
prematurity, sleepy at breast, reflux, increased
caloric needs, post-traumatic stress in mothers, multiples, etc.
▪ Busy pediatric practice, full templates, hard to decipher issues over the phone
▪ Variable training in lactation among office staff
▪ Mixed information on the internet, limited time to address
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It’s Complicated!
Baby J 5 weeks old:
‾ Frenulum clipped at 15 days
‾ Thrush also treated in mother and infant
‾ Continued maternal breast pain and
redness of nipples
‾ Very fussy baby
‾ Mom won’t leave the house for fear of
fussiness
‾ Breastfeeding is all that calms him
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Baby Tongue Tied?
• Anterior type is easily recognized by providers
• Evaluate suck with finger and rub gums to see if can extend forward and laterally
• Release procedure safe
• Main indications: maternal pain and poor milk transfer
O’ Callahan C et al IJPO 2012
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What is the Evidence?
• Assessment/selection is important because 50% will not require release
• 2-3 weeks of age is best timing for intervention• Release procedure is most likely overdone• Abundance of misinformation is available online
blogs, mothers’ groups, etc. • Infant may have still have feeding issues--common
assumption is that it was ‘fixed’• Complications are rare but should be done by
trained professional• Out of pocket costs for vulnerable families
Systematic Review Breastfeeding Medicine Sept. 2017
It’s More Than Complicated!
Baby G 18 days old:
‾ Mother with previous fetal loss x 2, panic
attacks this pregnancy necessitated
Lexapro, Clonazepam
‾ EPDS=10
‾ Sleepy feeds
‾ Fussy behavior
‾ Request from Psychiatrist to add Abilify 1 mg
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Toxnet-Lactmed
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Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Summary of Use during Lactation:Escitalopram is the S-isomer of the antidepressant, citalopram. Limited information indicates that maternal doses of escitalopram up to 20 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants, especially if the infant is older than 2 months. Based on limited data, escitalopram appears to be preferable to racemic citalopram during breastfeeding because of the lower dosage and milk levels and general lack of adverse reactions in breastfed infants
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One case of necrotizing enterocolitis was reported in an breastfed newborn whose mother was taking escitalopram during pregnancy and lactation, but causality was not established. Monitor the infant for drowsiness, especially in younger, exclusively breastfed infants and when using combinations of psychotropic drugs. Mothers taking an SSRI during pregnancy and postpartum may have more difficulty breastfeeding and may need additional breastfeeding support. Breastfed infants exposed to an SSRI during the third trimester of pregnancy have a lower risk of poor neonatal adaptation than formula-fed infants.
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Clonazepam (Clonidine)
Summary of Use during Lactation:
Because of the high serum levels found in breastfed infants, possible infant side effects, and the possible negative effects on lactation, other agents may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Summary of Use during Lactation:
Limited information indicates that maternal doses of aripiprazole up to 15 mg daily produce low levels in milk, but until more data become available, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant. Aripiprazole can lower serum prolactin in a dose-related manner and can affect the milk supply variably.
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So who are you going to call?
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Infant Risk Warm Line806-352-2519
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‾ Sleepy feedings at breast (2-3 x a day),
so had hungry/fussy periods
‾ Tried formula x 1 because more fussy,
then had emesis ED visit
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Ended up fortifying breastmilk feeds to 24 calories
BF infants should be transferring 3 ounces at a nursing session.
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Milk volumes for Breastfed Infants
• When was infant last fed and how much
• Presence of night feedings
• 11 +/- 3 times in 24 hours
• Diurnal variations
• 1-1.5 ounces at birth to 4.5 ounces at 1 year
• Analogy of adult drinking a whole milk latte?
• What is said to a vulnerable mother about how much milk is transferred may cause hardship
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Kent JC Pediatrics 2006,
Neville MC Am Clin Nutr 1988
Dewey KG Journal of Peds GI, 1984
Baby S-Case of Low Milk
34 yo mom who BF previous child x 8 months, had some issues with supply when she returned to work
Presents with her 9 day old does not feel any engorgement (never did postpartum) only pumping 1 ounce in 24 hours
• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis on meds, TSH checked recently
• Citotec (Misoprostol), 400cc blood and clots
• Referred for ultrasound
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Low Milk Supply?--EVERY MOTHER WORRIES
• Primary glandular insufficiency (<5% of women)
• Breast surgeries and associated scarring
• Severe postpartum birth complications usually involving hypertension, blood loss or retained placenta
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Low Milk Supply?--EVERY MOTHER WORRIES
• Inadequate early milk removal, poor latch, sleepy behavior at breast = reversible causes
• Early bottle supplementation and may need nipple shield
• Medications such as oral contraceptives or pseudoephedrine decongestant
• Infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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All infants with early weight loss need
to be supplemented and moms put on triple feeding regimen.
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Early 10% Weight Loss
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FIGURE 3 from Flaherman V Pediatrics 2013
Vaginal 5%
Cesarean 10%
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It is easy to suggest supplementationbut harder to be creative and individualize
feeding plans…
Infant may need more follow-upand TIME
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Fussy babies are usually hungry.
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Crying as a problem
▪ 25% of infants are diagnosed with colic
▪ One of the most common causes for visit with PCP in first month
▪ 25% of calls to postpartum help lines
▪ Calming a fussy infant is a major reason for bed-sharing
▪ Mothers attribute illnesses to colic (diarrhea, fever, vomiting)
▪ Infants are given unnecessary treatments
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Rosen LD PCNA 2007
Osman H et al BMS Public Health 2010
Hauck FR et al Pediatrics 2008
Chinawa JM et al Niger J Clin. Pract. 2013
Crying as a problem
▪ Preterm infants are associated with crying more than term infants
▪ Breastfeeding infants reported to cry more than formula fed infants
▪ Common reason for supplementation in exclusively breastfed infants
▪ Infants perceived as "fussy" are more likely to receive complementary foods before 4 months
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Thomes KA J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2000
Lucas A et al Early Hum Dev 1998
Water H et al Pediatrics 2011
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Crying as a problem
Excessive crying often coincides with the
establishment of the breastfeeding
relationship (3-4 weeks) creating a
complicated constellation of symptoms that
are difficult for pediatric providers to treat.
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Length of time crying greatest between 4-8 weeks,
peaks at about 6 weeks
Chart courtesy of: http://www.purplecrying.info32
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Heinig MJ 200633
Cultural Reasons for Los Dos or combination feeding
‘Best of Both’: By giving both breast milk and formula, the baby is sure to get the ‘best of both’-healthy aspects of breast milk and the vitamins in formula.
Breastfeeding can be a struggle’: Breastfeeding is natural but is associated with hardship (batallar)
‘Not in Mother’s Control’: I want to breastfeed but things can happen that are beyond my control.
‘Family and Cultural Beliefs’: Latino parents and grandparents want what is best for the baby and give strong messages about cultural beliefs (familismo)Bunik M et al. Breastfeed Med 2006
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More on Las Dos Cosas
▪ Insufficient milk is common ‘milk dried up’ and
formula is the remedy RATHER THAN THE CAUSE
▪ Don’t think of formula as risky
▪ Fatalistic—milk does not satisfy as baby ages
especially after 3 months
▪ Never heard from medical providers about exclusivity or duration recommendations
M.Bartick and C.Reyes Breastfeeding Medicine 201235
Case of Baby W
4 month old with weight loss/drift and feeding for short periods—’through 2 let-downs’ and then sleepy, bottle refusal.
• MOC did not continue thyroid rx postpartum, on minipill, MJ use. Giving infant Vit D and probiotic.
• Also missed feedings getting 6-7x rather than 8 (road trip, moving, 2yo toddler brother, infant does not complain or cry).
• Stools are dark and occur every 3-4 days but no blood
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Case of Baby W
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Medical ‘Causes’
▪ Missed feedings, long stretches of sleep (8x a day minimum)
▪ Sleepy or late preterm infant
▪ Early exposure to fast flow of bottle feeding and refusing breast
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Medical ‘Causes’
▪ Fussy during nursing, pulling away, arching,
associated with post-nursing spitting up Reason: may have reflux
▪ Baby getting too full, reflux due to overabundant milk supply
▪ Mother taking medications Reason: certain
medications may have side effects of stimulants
in baby; caffeine or energy drink intake, illicit drugs
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Pre and post test weights
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Medical ‘Causes’
▪ Crying related to burping or passing of gas or stool due to immature intestinal tract
Maybe marijuana is safe because the baby seems unaffected at birth.
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I do not want to take any chemicals for my bipolar and marijuana which is a natural substance has helped me. Is there a problem if I do it once a day and breastfeed?
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Prenatal Counseling regarding MJ
• 4% report using MJ in past month (Ko 2015)
• WIC 30% use in pregnancy for nausea and mood stabilizing
• Assist mothers with abstinence approach like with tobacco and alcohol
• Maybe a mixed approach by providers due to personal feelings about this drug
• Self report of drug use is unreliable (Beatty 2012)
• Cannot define who is a chronic vs “recreational” user by toxicology screens
• Can be laced with harmful substances (Gilbert 2014)
Specific Aims for CDPHE Pilot Study
• Determine length of time THC is detected in breast milk of mothers who have a positive urine toxicology screen at the time of birth
• Inform recommendations on when to safely return to breastfeeding.
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Median Milk THC and Plasma THC-COOH by Week
Milk THC Milk THC
Plasma THC-COOH Plasma THC-COOH
Reported Use Reported Abstention
Con
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ntr
ation
(n
g/m
l)
Con
ce
ntr
ation
(n
g/m
l)
Week Week
LLQLLQ
Pharmacokinetic Modeling
Estimated Time to Elimination > 6 weeks
Wymore PAS 2018
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We are only starting to put together the picture
Pharmacokinetic Modeling
Estimated Time to Elimination of THC in
Breast Milk
< 3% Probability of +Utox
Baker T and Hale Obstet Gyn 2018
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Mastitis comes with fever, pain and redness of the breast.
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Mastitis is not always like this!
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Mastitis Can Be Subtle
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Conclusions• Awareness that breastfeeding often gets
the blame
• Multiple causes, complicated detective work and emotional support for ‘lactastrophe’ cases
• Use of growth charts and test weights as a guide
• Maternal mental health screening and support, make your own ‘Trifecta’
• Maintaining exclusivity of breastfeeding is important in the process of care advice and evaluation
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THANK YOU. Questions?
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“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what
you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou