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In a message dated 2/28/2005 2:16:12 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
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> New moms are often given conflicting advice about breastfeeding by
> various health care professionals: nurses, pediatricians and lactation
> consultants. One might say to let the baby feed on demand at night,
> while another might say not to let the baby go more than four hours
> without a feeding. What are steps a mom can take to recognize
> misinformation, and then research/get the right information? Are there
> areas of breastfeeding most common to misinformation?
The rule of thumb I give to new moms and families is that if it wouldn't
make sense in evolution then it probably doesn't make sense now (i.e.
supplementing because the colostrum is "bad", breastmilk isn't good after x age of
baby, you can't breastfeed through a pregnancy etc.). If it wouldn't work in a
world where formula didn't exist then it probably isn't breastfeeding friendly
advise.
The best one I have heard is from a mother for whom I was a doula and
lactation support. She is from Columbia and when her son was five months old she
went (from the US) to visit her family in Columbia. The PEDI told her to wean
prior to the trip because the water there was "bad". HUH? The mother
called me and told me, "Listen to this...and then ended with the fact that she
will never again use that PEDI." She also had some colorful language while
describing this exchange because she was so frustrated with the doc. It would be
funny if it weren't so sad.
Christie Pillado
El Paso, TX
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