I think DHA is a good idea, but mom can get it naturally by taking a good 
quality cod liver oil.  She will also benefit from the natural vitamin A and 
vitamin D in cod liver oil, which are not in Expecta.  Then when they try to push 
Tri vi sol for the baby, she doesn't need it as she already gets supplemental 
vitamin A and D.  Babies can take cod liver oil also, my source says at 4 
months.

Jennifer Stevens, RN

In a message dated 1/22/2007 6:54:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
[log in to unmask] writes:
Dear Wise Ones,
      I'm wondering if anyone knows of any current research regarding the=

recommendation that nursing moms take Expectra from the DHA 'benefits'.  =
I
certainly know MY feelings about it ;-), but I have a pediatrician (who i=
s
actually a family member) who is challenging my stance on this.  She has
been 'well educated' by the reps who visit her office, and she feels that=

ALL nursing mothers should be taking Expecta for the 'obvious benefits'.=20=

I'm looking for as much information as possible on DHA supplementation, b=
oth
maternal and in formulas.  I've done a search of the archives, and came u=
p
with a wonderful post from Marsha Walker on this topic, but I'm going to
need a few more references in order for my point to be taken at all
seriously.  Can anyone help with this?   Thank you SO much in advance!

-Jeanne Cygnus, IBCLC
Cygnus Lactation Services
Mundelein, IL, USA
www.CygnusLactation.com

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