Claudia
I hope you don't think you are not capable of helping the moms now. Please
keep on helping them, studying, and learning with us and we will be happy to
have you among our ibclc ranks in the future. I will be ready for my 10 yr
recertification next year, however, I continue to learn everyday and
confer/refer when I need help.
Regarding the mom with hair loss and weight loss, I would think to have her
thyroid function checked by her MD. Also some hair loss can be normal
postpartum (whether bf or not) and depending on the mom's size, eating
habits she may be so busy nursing and not feeding herself well. I myself
weigh about 100 pounds and when nursing in the peak months (before solids)
would go down to 89 pounds. I am not anorexic but just didn't take the time
to always eat. If someone would set the food in front of me believe me I
would eat!
Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC
Violet Louisiana, s.e. USA


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