> > Hi Julie-Ann, >> >> have help a number of mothers during Ramadan and have work a lot with >> woman who are fasting. If seems that the fluid intake is a problem rather >> than the calories. When fasting in the summer the amount of time that the >> fast lasts is very long and this is a problem. A solutions that many >> mothers like it to either buy of the fast, (I do not know the ins and out >> but my client tell me that some deem this as acceptable) those that do not >> like this solution often like to catch up the fast a few days at a time in >> the winter when the fast is very short. >> >> with kind regards >> >> Naomi Sallé >> LLL IBCLC >> >> >> Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2016 00:04:01 -0400 >> From: Julie-Ann Toalston <[log in to unmask]> >> Subject: Breastfeeding during Ramadan >> >> Hello- >> I'm interested to hear anyone's experiences assisting mothers >> breastfeeding and fasting during Ramadan. Some my Muslim clients believe >> their milk "goes away" while fasting. Perhaps this is somewhat true due to >> the restricted caloric intake? It certainly seems challenging to breastfeed >> exclusively while feeling exhausted and hungry much of the time, yet the >> practice is nothing new. Some of you must know more about this than me. >> Please share so I can better support these mothers. >> Thanks, >> Julie-Ann Toalston, BA, IBCLC >> Connecticut, USA >> >> *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome