PCOS and breastfeeding: planning beyond feeding technique
Abstracts
Abstracts
Breastfeeding support for someone with PCOS may need to account for hormonal challenges as well as feeding technique.
The Breastfeeding with Love article “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS and Breastfeeding” discusses preparing with positioning, pumping, and medical management, ideally alongside a knowledgeable lactation consultant: https://www.breastfeedingwithlove.com/lactation-consultant-blog/2015/09/27/polycystic-ovary-syndromepcos-and-breastfeeding
For lactation support, the useful distinction is that positioning and pumping are parts of a plan, not substitutes for considering the hormonal factors that may affect breastfeeding.