I would appreciate it if LactNetters, especially the doctors, and an IBCLCs
in the Phoenix, Arizona area, could respond to this mom. It's another case
of her having to provide the research to prove it is OK to continue to nurse
while pregnant.
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>I recently wrote to you regarding nursing through pregnancy. You told
>me to continue as I am, to contact LLL. I am waiting for information
>from them, and plan to attend meetings, but I am writing again because
>I am in desperate need of some information from as many sources as I can
>find.
>
>I went to my first check up this morning. I am almost 9 weeks along.
>(LMP Aug 10) I have and plan to continue to nurse my 21 month old son.
>At my appointment I saw a nurse practitioner who was completely against
>nursing while pregnant. She told me they can not recomend it and did
>not have any answers for my questions regarding health and nutrition or
>anything having to do with nursing while pregnant. She said "we feel it
>is the growing baby who's needs are most important right now." and that
>she "wouldn't have the slightest idea where to look for THAT type of
>information."
>So now I am on a mission.
>I must gather as much information as possible to support continued
>nursing throughout pregnancy, as well as ammunition to counter the false
>fears which demand a mother to stop nursing when she finds out she is
>pregnant.
>>From what I have found so far, the only reason to stop nursing, is if
>your doctor tells you that intercourse is restricted, or of course, if
>the you are uncomfortable (sore nipples, etc.)
>
>The other information which I am having the most difficulty finding is
>nutritional recommendations for nursing pregnant women. I hope you can
>help me in this area.
>
>I need a recommendation on Calcium intake, supplementation etc.
>also, on calories, protein and all the other normal concerns during
>pregnancy; and any other general or specific concerns you have maybe
>encountered or can think of.
>
>I plan to put together a packet of all the information I can gather to
>bring along on my next appointment (although I will not be seeing that
>particular Nurse again!) I want her and the office to be better able to
>answer questions in the future. Ignorance is not an excuse, and in this
>case, it is the basis for scaring women into premature weaning.
>
>
>This is something I feel very strongly about learning, so please send me
>any and all information you have, no matter how big or small. Thank you
>in advance for your help!
>
>Jenni Billings
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>P.O. Box 10463
>Phoenix, AZ 85064-0463
>602.241.1321
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Anthropology Department phone: (409) 845-5256
Texas A&M University fax: (409) 845-4070
College Station, TX 77843-4352
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