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Date: | Wed, 21 Sep 2005 11:19:03 EDT |
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Whatever made me pick up a copy of Health and Healing -- a freebie newspaper
that was out at the library? The theme for this issue is Myth-Information.
One full page is title, "Breast Feeding Prevents Pregnancy?" There is a big
photo of a local prominant OB/GYN who is also quite well known for
infertility treatments. He goes through the first two paragraphs debunking that in
fact breastfeeding might offer any protection against pregnancy. Then, he
clearly recommends going back on the pill while breastfeeding and in particular,
he suggest avoiding progesterone only pills to avoid bleeding. But, the most
unbearable part is as follows:
"Health and Healing: Do you offer advice about the length of the breast
feeding period?
Dr. Mulvaney: Six weeks seems to be the ideal time to get the benefits of
the antibodies, but socially there is no specific time. It has much to do
with a philosophy of life. Breast feeding is, I think, a pacifier for both Mom
and baby, and of course it promotes intimacy and bonding. When the child can
ask for it, it's probably time to move on."
My question to you wise women is WHERE do I begin? Do I even want to tackle
this and is it even worth it. So much of me has come to believe it just
isn't worth the effort most of the time. Thanks, Ann
Ann Conlon-Smith, IBCLC
Triangle Lactation Consultants
_www.trianglelactation.com_ (http://www.trianglelactation.com/)
"While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is
the best choice for every baby."
Amy Spangler
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