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Offline Zefyra

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does flying affect supply?
« on: July 26, 2011, 13:34:13 pm »
I read somewhere that flying can affect milk supply...I asked the HV and she looked puzzled.  I'm flying to the US next month (10hr flight) and since LO is 5.5mths and just starting solids, refuses formula, supply is definately important!
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Re: does flying affect supply?
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2011, 13:51:20 pm »
I haven't heard that before - I suppose you can get dehydrated a bit on planes which would dry you up a bit, but as long as you are drinking that wouldn't be an issue.  I have done short flights (2 hrs) and it wasn't an issue.  Good luck with your flight.  Your LO will probably be great on the plane, as the engine noise is soothing - it was the only time Murray fell asleep independently when he was around 4 months old :)
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Re: does flying affect supply?
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2011, 14:03:43 pm »
i hope so..i overtrained LO to sleep in her cot, bit me right in the bum that did, she's only just learning to sleep in the car again...
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Re: does flying affect supply?
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2011, 22:12:45 pm »
I went to Brazil BF DD and then DS and it wasn't a problem (actually BF made the trip so much easier!).
I would agree with pp about making sure you're well hydrated.
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