In a message dated 8/4/0 11:37:50 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< Um, how about calcium supplements rather than weaning?  How about wondering

why an otherwise normal woman should have a low calcium and fix that rather

than weaning? >>

Wait a minute? Weaning isn't the cure-all! Judi and Jack's responses
represent a little sanity in this weaning-crazed medical world! If this woman
has a test result indicating need for further testing or care, then it should
be done. There are many responsible ways a good nutritionist or
nutritionally-trained doctor would treat this, including detecting underlying
causes, dietary changes (too much protein, for example, causes the body to
leach clacium--a big problem in the Western diet), looking at absorption
problems, other possible deficiencies, and so on.
    And BTW, are we giving any consideration to the nutritional deficiencies
this baby will experience due to weaning? Or the risk of breast cancer this
mother will experience due to weaning? But, what's the big deal--the mother
has a calcium deficiency, the mother needs to take a medication, she has a
breast infection, she might feel too attached to her baby, or who knowsthe
sun might set tonight--better wean the baby...
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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