Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 I have nothing on file about breastfeeding, but I know it's superior nutritionally and emotionally, and should be done unless there are overriding reasons making an alternative necessary. I've read that ideally, children should be permitted to wean themselves, in some cases breastfeeding until three, four or five years of age. That may not be exactly convenient for Mom, but then parenthood isn't known for its convenience. Search under La Leche League. Green Vilik Rapheles wrote: Anyone have info on the value of breastfeeding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 > > Anyone have info on the value of breastfeeding? from: http://www.mercola.com Formula feeding starts children on the path to obesity right from the start and breastfeeding has been shown in a large study to reduce the incidence of obesity. This was well documented in a British study last year -- http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/319/7203/147 . -- Breastfeeding Improves Glucose Tolerance And Cholesterol Levels -- It is generally accepted that breast feeding has a beneficial effect on the health of infants and young children. However, recently, studies have shown that the method of infant feeding is also associated with cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in adult life. -- Full story at: http://www.mercola.com/2000/may/28/index.htm -- BREASTFEEDING LINKED TO HIGHER IQ At least 60 percent of the average intelligence gain seen in breast-fed infants comes from breast milk's nutritional value, rather than benefits from maternal bonding. Add higher infant IQs to the list of potential benefits derived from breastfeeding. After reviewing 20 published studies on the effects of breastfeeding on infant IQ, researchers suggest that breast-fed babies' IQs may be 3 to 5 points higher than those of formula-fed babies. And the longer a baby is breast-fed, the greater the benefits to his or her IQ. Lead researcher Dr. W. , professor of medicine and clinical nutrition at the University of Kentucky, attributes the higher IQ levels to brain food found in the mother's milk. Breast milk contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA) -- long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids that appear to support brain development. These nutrients are not found in formulas sold in the United States. The findings suggest that low birth weight babies receive the greatest benefits from breastfeeding because they do not receive adequate DHA and AA during pregnancy, so they are born deficient in these nutrients. This study confirms that nutrients in breast milk and maternal bonding have beneficial effects on IQ. Infants deprived of breast milk are likely to have lower IQ levels, lower educational achievement, and poorer social adjustment than breast-fed infants. Other benefits of breastfeeding are that breast milk is easier to digest than formula, it provides natural antibodies that help protect newborns from common childhood diseases, and it is also less expensive than infant formula. The study was partially funded by Martek Biosciences Corp., a company that manufactures plant versions of two fatty acids found in breast milk, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA). , who subscribes to the theory that DHA and AA promote lasting brain development, said he sought funding from Martek. Martek has a strong interest in seeing DHA and AA approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as a supplement in U.S.-made infant formula. Formulas sold in 60 countries contain DHA and AA but they are not approved for use here. A scientist who has studied DHA and an infant formula maker cautioned that studies have not shown a clear link between DHA consumption and increased IQ. He believes people deserve to understand that while breast-feeding has been linked to cognitive functions, DHA has mainly been linked to effects which are not cognitive, like (increased) attention and other behavioral effects. COMMENT: There was a newsletter article a few weeks ago that speculated that DHA might be the missing ingredient in breast milk that is not being routinely supplied in traditional formulas. My concern is that it is highly likely that if DHA is given out of its balanced ratio that is present in fish oil, that detrimental biochemical derangements may occur. Adding a fish oil supplement to conventional formula may be a wise idea, but adding DHA by itself is likely to be counterproductive. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition October 1999;70. -- NON-BREAST MILK IN INFANCY INCREASES ASTHMA RISK Introducing milk other than breast milk to infants younger than 4 months old increases the risk of asthma and atopy (a predisposition to certain allergies). In the first study of its kind, the investigators followed over two thousand children from before birth through their 6th birthday, questioning their parents regarding various manifestations of asthma and allergy. Children who were fed milk other than breast milk before 4 months of age experienced higher rates of all indicators of asthma and allergy, the report indicates. Such children were 25% more likely to be diagnosed with allergy and 30% more likely to have a positive skin test for allergies than were children who received only breast milk during their early months. The total duration of exclusive breastfeeding was less important, though longer breastfeeding was associated with less asthma and allergy. Because the introduction of non-breast milk was more closely associated with asthma and atopy than the duration of breastfeeding, the investigators postulate that the exclusion of potentially allergy-causing components in milk other than breast milk may account for the protective effect. COMMENT: I don't believe even traditional medical doctors recommend introducing milk to infants prior to one year of age. However, it is likely that the milk-based formulas can cause huge health problems, allergies being only one of them. Breast milk is of course the best, but not always possible. Even though Carnation Good Start is milk based, it is the formula I recommend for those who cannot breast-feed. It is hydrolyzed and less likely to contribute to allergy problems. There is a Follow-Up formula that is used after six months of age. As mentioned in the next article, adding one capsule per day to the formula may be a wise strategy to optimize the child's brain development. I would strongly discourage the use of soy formulas for two reasons. The first is that there are powerful phytoestrogens in soy, which can have significant negative influences on the child. Soy formula also has over ten times as much aluminum in the their formula as milk based formulas. Last but not least, soy has digestive enzyme inhibitors, which impair utilizations of its protein content. One can view the soy article in the article section on my web site at www.mercola.com. British Medical Journal September 25, 1999; 319:815-819. -- TIME BETWEEN PREGNANCIES TIED TO INFANT RISKS Spacing pregnancies between 18 to 23 months apart results in the lowest risks for the infant. Researchers call this spacing the " optimal interpregnancy interval, " noting that it is associated with lower risks of low birth weight and premature delivery than either shorter or longer time periods between pregnancies. A study of 173,205 live births in Utah shows that infants conceived less than 6 months after the birth of a sibling have a 40% increased risk of low birth weight or premature birth. The study also shows that infants conceived more than 10 years after the previous sibling have double the risk of low birth weight and nearly double the risk of premature birth. An editorial notes that women who do not breastfeed may ovulate as soon as 27 days after delivery, whereas less than half of women who do breastfeed ovulate by 6 months after delivery. The actions of a woman have a profound influence on the interval between pregnancies. COMMENT: Another way to optimize healthy deliveries. Space your babies optimally. It is clear that having infants to close together will exhaust maternal nutritional reserves and lead to low weight infants but I am not certain as to the mechanism for greater than ten year observation. The New England Journal of Medicine February 25, 1999; 340:589-594, 643-644. -- Midwifery Today Magazine is an excellent resource of good birth information. You can learn about safe and gentle birth, midwifery, pregnancy, breastfeeding and birth conferences. They also have magazines, books, audiotapes, and other resources. You can subscribe to their free weekly e-mail newsletter by going to http://www.midwiferytoday.com . .. 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Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 Dear Vilik, About 100 pages. Want it all? Best of Health! Dr. Saul Pressman, DCh, LOH Breastfeeding > > Anyone have info on the value of breastfeeding? > > > > > OxyPLUS is an unmoderated e-ring dealing with oxidative therapies, and other alternative self-help subjects. > > THERE IS NO MEDICAL ADVICE HERE! > > This list is the 1st Amendment in action. The things you will find here are for information and research purposes only. We are people sharing information we believe in. If you act on ideas found here, you do so at your own risk. Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take responsibility for your own actions. By joining the list you agree to hold yourself FULLY responsible FOR yourself. Do not use any ideas found here without consulting a medical professional, unless you are a researcher or health care provider. > > You can unsubscribe via e-mail by sending A NEW e-mail to the following address - NOT TO THE OXYPLUS LIST! - > DO NOT USE REPLY BUTTON & DO NOT PUT THIS IN THE SUBJECT LINE or BODY of the message! : > > oxyplus-unsubscribeegroups > > oxyplus-normalonelist - switch your subscription to normal mode. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 I recently heard of an old wives tale which is supposed to reliable. The mother should take some of her milk and let it set for a little while. If it turns blue or looks like blue water, the mother's milk is not good or healthy enough to nurse. Just some information which may be of interest. The doctor who delivered my grandson also knew of this, and gave it some credence. -- jp I have nothing on file about breastfeeding, but I know it's superior nutritionally and emotionally, and should be done unless there are overriding reasons making an alternative necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Dear JP, OOOOH!! GRRRRRRRRRRRR!! I cringe when I see bad advice! The first milk that a woman produces every time she feeds or expresses has less fat in it and so will ALWAYS LOOK BLUE !!!!!! The next milk, called hind milk, is much richer in fat and so looks more white. The reason the design is this way is so that the baby gets more watery milk first in order to quench thirst quickly. The richer stuff follows. This is one reason that a good latch is important, to ensure that the baby is on the breast long enough to get the rich hind milk. There is NO KNOWN REASON for a woman that has breasts not to feed her baby, except for taking toxic drugs. Best of Health! Dr. Saul Pressman, DCh, LOH Re: Breastfeeding > I recently heard of an old wives tale which is supposed to reliable. The mother should take some of her milk and let it set for a little while. If it turns blue or looks like blue water, the mother's milk is not good or healthy enough to nurse. Just some information which may be of interest. The doctor who delivered my grandson also knew of this, and gave it some credence. -- jp > > > > I have nothing on file about breastfeeding, but I know it's superior > nutritionally and emotionally, and should be done unless there are > overriding reasons making an alternative necessary. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 You're scarey when you're mad Dr. Pressman. Smile. I also understand that L Salivarus a beneficial intestianl bacteria is passed through breast milk and if you weren't breast fed you don't have it unless you have supplemented with it. So, If you weren't breast fed look for a probiotic with L Salivarus in it. Donna Subject: Re: Breastfeeding Dear JP, OOOOH!! GRRRRRRRRRRRR!! I cringe when I see bad advice! The first milk that a woman produces every time she feeds or expresses has less fat in it and so will ALWAYS LOOK BLUE !!!!!! The next milk, called hind milk, is much richer in fat and so looks more white. The reason the design is this way is so that the baby gets more watery milk first in order to quench thirst quickly. The richer stuff follows. This is one reason that a good latch is important, to ensure that the baby is on the breast long enough to get the rich hind milk. There is NO KNOWN REASON for a woman that has breasts not to feed her baby, except for taking toxic drugs. Best of Health! Dr. Saul Pressman, DCh, LOH Re: Breastfeeding > I recently heard of an old wives tale which is supposed to reliable. The mother should take some of her milk and let it set for a little while. If it turns blue or looks like blue water, the mother's milk is not good or healthy enough to nurse. Just some information which may be of interest. The doctor who delivered my grandson also knew of this, and gave it some credence. -- jp > > > > I have nothing on file about breastfeeding, but I know it's superior > nutritionally and emotionally, and should be done unless there are > overriding reasons making an alternative necessary. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Thanks for the info! I asked because a woman on another list mentioned that she was pregant but would not be breastfeeding. I wrote to her off-list and asked her about it. She wrote back and said she had never wanted to and no one in her family every had and they were all " healthy " . However, she is on a list because she has insulin resistance and/or diabetes and takes insulin and glucophage. (!?!?) It may be that the meds would prevent breastfeeding in any case, but I sent her the Mercola sites...don't want to get into overwhelming her with it all. None of my business anyway...<smile> Donna wrote... I also understand that L Salivarus a beneficial intestianl bacteria is passed through breast milk and if you weren't breast fed you don't have it unless you have supplemented with it. ~~~~~~~~~ I was breastfeed but I was on antibotics almost continuously. My doctor treated my asthma with antibiotics. Those were the days antibotics were given out like candy. So even if i got L Sal. I doubt it survived that onslaught. And I bet that is true for most of us. ~^^V^^~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 I read that L. Salivarius is good for cleaning up protein biproducts, but then I guess acidophilus works on protein too. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2001 Report Share Posted March 2, 2001 > She wrote back and said she had never wanted to and no one > in her family every had and they were all " healthy " > Tell her to read up on some Aldous Huxley (about bonding and such). My children have never caused any trouble at school or in the neighborhood, and they don't do drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol, etc. There is probably more to it than just being physically " healthy " . They also never had nightmares after scary movies. I also slept with most of them on the couch for months which probably isn't scientifically advisable somehow, but I kept them towards the couch back-- they can roll off beds. I don't think you can roll on the baby when they sleep in the crook of your arm. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2001 Report Share Posted March 5, 2001 nne, I would be very interested to hear about your breastfeeding strategy as we have a peer support breast feeding project just getting under way in our Trust and are very keen to promote breastfeeding more widely than it is practised at present in this part of East London. Is this a strategy for the whole of Wales? [sENATE-HAVEN] number of a mails > I read with interest Ruth's a mail and the reply from and . I can > see all points of view. What I find is that, although it is easier to have a > daily digest you do often get the same messages appearing in the digest on > more than one occasion. Is this because we hit the reply key instead of > setting up a new mail message? perhaps we could all help to reduce > duplication of messages by setting up a new message each time? Is there any > other way of reducing duplication please let me know . > Overall I find the chat very useful and I think as says you do get used > to going through it quickly and I do think it would help not to have > duplication of messages. > News from Wales is that > > 1 Project officer for Fitness to Practice now in Post > > 2 Breast feeding strategy will be launched on Friday although the meeting > has been cancelled due to foot and mouth. > > nne > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2001 Report Share Posted March 6, 2001 Croydon also have produced a brestfeeding strategy signed by all local agencies: Health Authority, Local Authority, Public Health, Community Trust, Hospital Trust. Maggie [sENATE-HAVEN] number of a mails > > > > I read with interest Ruth's a mail and the reply from and . I > can > > see all points of view. What I find is that, although it is easier to have > a > > daily digest you do often get the same messages appearing in the digest on > > more than one occasion. Is this because we hit the reply key instead of > > setting up a new mail message? perhaps we could all help to reduce > > duplication of messages by setting up a new message each time? Is there > any > > other way of reducing duplication please let me know . > > Overall I find the chat very useful and I think as says you do get > used > > to going through it quickly and I do think it would help not to have > > duplication of messages. > > News from Wales is that > > > > 1 Project officer for Fitness to Practice now in Post > > > > 2 Breast feeding strategy will be launched on Friday although the meeting > > has been cancelled due to foot and mouth. > > > > nne > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2001 Report Share Posted September 27, 2001 http://www.lalecheleague.org/bfdisabled.html -----Original Message----- From: Roxhopp@... [mailto:Roxhopp@...] I remember I read an article about breast feeding babies with DS. Does anyone know where I can fond one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 27, 2001 Report Share Posted September 27, 2001 http://www.lalecheleague.org/bfdisabled.html -----Original Message----- From: Roxhopp@... [mailto:Roxhopp@...] I remember I read an article about breast feeding babies with DS. Does anyone know where I can fond one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 I would like to make a comment also. My son b/fed for 18 mos, and weaned because I was 6 mos preg. with his brother. My elder son was dx at 20 mos, two months after he stopped nursing with XLA. His docs said the nursing was what kept him healthy for so long. He had normal baby records for those 18 months and even received two live oral polio vaccines. Because the vaccine was by mouth and mother's milk protects the gut and I had antibodies in my milk to the polio, my son was very lucky, and did not develop polio. My second son born two months after the diagnosis also has XLA, and both are doing wonderfully well twelve years later. Hang in there everyone. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 I would like to make a comment also. My son b/fed for 18 mos, and weaned because I was 6 mos preg. with his brother. My elder son was dx at 20 mos, two months after he stopped nursing with XLA. His docs said the nursing was what kept him healthy for so long. He had normal baby records for those 18 months and even received two live oral polio vaccines. Because the vaccine was by mouth and mother's milk protects the gut and I had antibodies in my milk to the polio, my son was very lucky, and did not develop polio. My second son born two months after the diagnosis also has XLA, and both are doing wonderfully well twelve years later. Hang in there everyone. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 , Once I stopped nursing Autumn she got sicker than she had been. I know I wouldn't have quit if I had known how bad it would have gotten. With Duncan, I made a commitment to nurse for a year--twice as long as I did with Autumn. The ped & I didn't discuss it the other day, but I plan to ask him the next time I go in. I know he's in favor of extended breastfeeding since many of his patients do it & his wife (also a ped) nursed both of theirs past a year. Thanks! Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 6), Autumn, age 4 (IgG def., asthma, chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan (9 months) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 Rebekah became seriously ill about 2 months after I stopped nursing (caused by live vaccines). She was sick while nursing from vaccines also. The difference that I saw was that after nursing, she did not recover from the vaccines for MONTHS! While nursing, she recovered in about 3 weeks. Just my take on breastfeeding: I'm happy I did it as long as I did because Rebekah would have had a much harder first year if I hadn't been nursing her. Pam wife to (15 years) mother to , 8, Hannah, 5, Rebekah 2, and Leah (5-11-2001) Re: breastfeeding , Once I stopped nursing Autumn she got sicker than she had been. I know I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 I've mentioned before that I had decided to extend my breastfeeding from 12 months to 18 months because was sick with respiratory and ear infections so often. He had the seizures at 17 1/2 months from the encephalitus and while hospitalized for that was diagnosed with the immune deficiency. When the doctor found out that I was still breastfeeding, he said that I had probably saved his life. He recommended that I continue breastfeeding until Sam was stabilized on the IVIG. It was close to a year later when he finally told me that there was no reason to continue nursing him. Of course, by then was old enough to argue with me about the weaning business......he'd probably STILL be nursing had I not gotten pregnant with Christie and finished weaning him " cold turkey " 8-) Christie is 15 months now, and mainly nurses at night and in the morning. I'm debating whether or not I should continue weaning her, since she seems to be so susceptible to infections (probably because of the RSV). I'll probably wait til she's 18 months to wean her completely......though I'm more than ready now. I'm one of those rare and lucky (ha!) women who gain weight when they nurse rather than losing it. I'm ready to go on a diet, but don't want to until she's weaned. Well, I've rambled enough. Better go to bed. Wenoka At 10:20 AM 02/28/2002 -0600, you wrote: >, >Once I stopped nursing Autumn she got sicker than she had been. I know I >wouldn't have quit if I had known how bad it would have gotten. With >Duncan, I made a commitment to nurse for a year--twice as long as I did with >Autumn. The ped & I didn't discuss it the other day, but I plan to ask him >the next time I go in. I know he's in favor of extended breastfeeding since >many of his patients do it & his wife (also a ped) nursed both of theirs >past a year. > >Thanks! > > Ray, mother to Tabitha (age 6), Autumn, age 4 (IgG def., asthma, >chronic sinusitis, and allergies), and Duncan (9 months) > > > >This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with a Primary Immune Deficiency. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional advice. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2002 Report Share Posted March 2, 2002 When I was involved with LaLeche League, I adopted the concept of child led weaning. In other words Let the child wean him/herself. My toddlers basically nursed if they were not feeling well or if they were hurt and then usually before nap or bedtime. By the toddler age they were also drinking juice from cups and on full regular diets. I used the La Leche League Cook book " Whole foods for the Whole Family " . It had lots of recipes made for children with allergies. Prior to Mike's diagnosis my pediatrician believed in weaning after 12 months of age and I used to tease the doctor that I was never going to stop nursing and that I planned on expressing milk into a thermos that Mike could take to kindergarten. After Mike's diagnosis, this same pediatrician now advises his patient's moms to continue to nurse until either the child or the mom wants to stop. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 I am still breastfeeding my 22 month old daughter with Di syndrome, absent thymus, low t cells, low white blood cells etc and very prone to respiratory infections. I came across this very supportive website on http://www.breastfeeding.com/ I was trying to find out if there are any benefit to her by extending the breastfeeding. I am waiting for her to wean herself..that`s assuming it doesn`t go much beyond her 2nd year!!!! > Just my little input here on breast feeding. I truly believe that b/feeding for so long made a BIG difference for him-- once stopped he was FTT, respiratory infection rate dramatically jumped--- it really did seem to make a difference. > > I b/fed until was 2 and 1/2 yo. I'm not sure if I would have b/fed so long if I hadnt had to quit feeding unexpectedly and cold turkey at ? 16 mo, after pulmonary embolism nuclear testing/treatment. I determined with I would feed until he decided to wean, and am glad it worked that way now we know what we do about his immune system. > HOWEVER, I strongly feel that each mother needs to do exactly what she feels is right for her, be that breast or bottle. > > , how is ? You've been rather quiet lately, have you found yourself in the midst of (un)packing boxes? > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 Nikki is 6 months old now. She is breastfed only. I have tried to give her bottle and she refuses. She would go hungry rather than take a bottle. I know in the hospital when she was born, I thought I would just quit breast feeding. She only nursed a second or two and then fell asleep. When we came home at 3 days old, she just really took off and did great. She got very sleepy though. I had to nurse right away and could not let her get tired again before eating. The first 3 months were terrible. It seemed I was nursing every hour. She was a sleepy baby. But it got so much better. She now plays in betwen feedings and I don't feel so tied down. I also had the Public Health nurse come weekly to help with the feedings about questions, and all that stuff. So, you may want to get somebody like that to help. The baby may only want the bottle and not the breast. Joyce mom to NIkki 6 months Ds breastfeeding > Just wondered what kind of experiences others have had w/ > breastfeeding. My daughter is 2 monthes old & I have thus far been > unable to get her to the breast. She just cant seem to stay latched > on more than a few seconds. I really want her to have the benefits > of breastmilk and have been pumping & feeding her that way but it is > really difficult physically & emotionally. Attempts at latching on > are improving as she gets older so I'm still hoping. She is having > an evaluation w/ a ST soon, I hope they can help. I would like to > hear others experiences with bf. > > > > Click reply to all for messages to go to the list. Just hit reply for messages to go to the sender of the message. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 I remember haveing trouble with my son and breastfeeding for a few months. He is almost 10 so I am not sure how long it really was. I do remember going from the bottle to the breast after he came home and then always offering the breast first. I also remember putting my finger under his chin to keep his mouth closed and with pillows under my arm would hold his head in a higher position than his legs. I just remember haveing to provide much more support with a firm hold on him and pillows to keep my muscles from getting tierd. I did breastfeed him till he was around a year old so something was working. I do remember this very determined feeling and working on not giving up in the first 2 to 3 months so I know it wasn't coming naturally. Good luck take care Pam --- rhsikes <rhsikes@...> wrote: > Just wondered what kind of experiences others have > had w/ > breastfeeding. My daughter is 2 monthes old & I have > thus far been > unable to get her to the breast. She just cant seem > to stay latched > on more than a few seconds. I really want her to > have the benefits > of breastmilk and have been pumping & feeding her > that way but it is > really difficult physically & emotionally. Attempts > at latching on > are improving as she gets older so I'm still hoping. > She is having > an evaluation w/ a ST soon, I hope they can help. I > would like to > hear others experiences with bf. > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 In a message dated 3/4/02 8:19:13 AM Central Standard Time, circles@... writes: > > > > Just wondered what kind of experiences others have had w/ > > breastfeeding. My daughter is 2 monthes old & I have thus far been > > unable to get her to the breast. She just cant seem to stay latched > > on more than a few seconds. I really want her to have the benefits > > of breastmilk and have been pumping & feeding her that way but it is > > really difficult physically & emotionally. Attempts at latching on > > are improving as she gets older so I'm still hoping. She is having > > an evaluation w/ a ST soon, I hope they can help. I would like to > > hear others experiences with bf. > > > This isn't just a ds problem. My non-ds infant was unable to latch on and stay there. There can be several reasons. Have you tried a consult with a lactation consultant? For us that confirmed that the issue was his and not a positioning or " technique " issue. When drank from a bottle he didn't develop a rhythm and was very noisy. A speech therapist (seemed a bit silly at 3 months) worked with him and gave us some exercises to do. We also did a swallow study before the speech therapist decided on a path of treatment so they could see how he was doing. (didn't want to strenghten the suck if he was aspirating). Anyway, I pumped and fed with a bottle. If you aren't using a hosp. grade pump get one. It is soo much better. Anyway, never got the nack of it but the therapy and growing helped and his sucking got more organized and he did just fine starting solids and doing everything else. The speech therapist usually be a huge help by looking at his eating with a bottle and going from there. If they aren't then look for a new therapist. Some people really know their babies, others are better with older kids. If you have any questions about therapy for exercises feel free to ask. Karyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 Wenoka: Heehee!! I also could not lose an ounce while breastfeeding (not that I was trying but I thought it happened naturally). I figured it was my body's way of holding onto all of my stores. Boy was I surprised! (mom to , 3yrs old, polysaccharide antibody def) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2002 Report Share Posted March 4, 2002 Wenoka: Heehee!! I also could not lose an ounce while breastfeeding (not that I was trying but I thought it happened naturally). I figured it was my body's way of holding onto all of my stores. Boy was I surprised! (mom to , 3yrs old, polysaccharide antibody def) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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