I just received my certification a few weeks ago, but have worked with mothers, babies and breastfeeding as an RN for over 30 years.  This is my first
posting.
Someone asked (last week, I think--I'm a little backlogged in my email reading) how to advise moms to obtain enough EFA's.  I started taking ground
flaxseed several months ago after reading its praises in many different sources.  A nutritionist had advised it to me awhile ago for perimenopause
symptoms.  It helped many of my own symptoms- including ankle pain from a bad sprain that persisted for over a year and has pretty much disappeared.
I have been "prescribing" it to my kids, friends, co-workers and anyone who will listen.  According to that nutritionist, this is the
best source of omega-3's, which most people are deficient in, compared to omega-6's, which the majority of people get enough of.  You can either buy
it ground in a vacuum pack, or whole seeds and grind yourself in a coffee grinder.  It should be refrigerated to prevent rancidity.  Adult dose is
about 2-3 tablespoons/day, either sprinkled on other foods or mixed into a drink like juice or a shake.
     Now, about Gilmore Girls, a show I generally really like:  about two weeks ago,  a pregnant character hired a midwife (they didn't specify if
she was a nurse or lay CNM).  She was a rigid,self-righteous fanatic who turned off the show's main characters to the childbirth experience, and I'm
sure similarly turned off many viewers.  On last night's episode, which I only had time to watch for a few minutes, she came back after the birth as a
rigid, self-righteous fanatic lactation consultant!  I tivo'd the episode and plan to watch the rest tonight; then I'm going to email the WB to
express my disgust!
A show that generally shows characters in a human way
finally gives some exposure to midwifery and a lactation specialist, and makes her a horrific stereotype. It's sad that the media puts such negative
spin on such wonderful human experiences, when they are in the position to be a positive influence.  Thanks for letting me express this.

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