I have heard twice in the last couple weeks of mothers who were avoiding
peanuts while breastfeeding in the belief that this would help prevent
their children from developing a peanut allergy later in life.  Is
anybody familiar with this and is there any supporting research?
I also talked to a coworker today who said she had too much protein and
not enough fat in her breastmilk and her baby wasn't gaining enough
weight.  At first she insisted her supply was adequate, but as I
questioned her more it came out that she was having supply problems as
well.  She said her milk was "tested", but started getting vague on the
details.  Has anybody ever heard of this kind of imbalance being well
documented?
The pediatricians have decided we should not go Baby Friendly at my
hospital.  Two issues that kept coming up were, what if a mother
requests a pacifier?, and what if a mother requests formula?  Those of
you who have gone Baby Friendly - how did you handle these questions?
Finally - has anybody in Colorado gotten exam results?  I don't think I
can stand waiting another day.

Andrea Tran
Boulder, Colorado - where we are Baby Friendly Enough - Hah!

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