Heidi,
Two more points you can add to your list are:
a) untreated tongue tie, where the child cannot adequately clear the teeth
of particles of solid foods, and
b) gastro-oesophageal reflux - which is going to happen more in relation to
being laid down to sleep
Virginia
> From: jhroibal <>
> Subject: Dental caries re-post
>
> I'm posting this info again for the person with questions about dental
> caries:-)
>
> There seems to be many conflicting opinions. I've investigated this
> issue thoroughly and several things pop into mind that may increase a
> child's risk for dental caries.
>
> absence of certain vitamins during mother's pregnancy
> certain medications taken during mother's pregnancy
> variations in enamel development
> an infant's state of prematurity
> family history of dental caries
> certain strains of highly acid producing bacteria in child's mouth
>
> There is an excellent article written from a pediatric dentist's
> perspective in LLLI's NEW BEGINNINGS, Jan-Feb. 1997 pages 10-12.
>
> Lots of treatment options/preventative measures are given, ranging from
> suggestions for mothers with a history of extensive dental caries to
> avoid sharing spoons with her child because of possible transfer of
> "bad" bacteria--to suggestions on how to manage oral flora.
>
> Parents are also urge to brush their child's teeth 3 -4 times aily and
> investigate appropriate fluoride options. I highly recommend this
> article.
>
> Heidi S. Roibal
> where the entire state experienced a black-out for about 3 hours Sat.
> night. Thank goodness breastfeeding doesn't require electricity!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 16:53:22 +0000
> From: heather <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: routine weighing
>
> Carol says:
>
> >there are LCs (in my area) who believe it is necessary to do a test weigh
> >(before and after nursing) of EVERY mom/baby dyad they see.
>
> Really? But what are they looking for? "Adequate" intake in terms of
> volume? And how do they define that, knowing (as they must do) that it
is
> normal for the amount of milk to differ from feed to feed, and for the
> calorific value to differ from feed to feed, and knowing (as they must do)
> that this baby could wake up in 20 minutes (or less, or more) and have
some
> more.....
>
> >what, but i have been criticized for believing that test weighing is an
> >invasive procedure and should be used when needed.
>
> Of course it is invasive. But test weighing pushes my buttons, so I'm
bound
> to agree with you, Carol : )
> >
>
> >don't think it is warranted. who said moms look at the weigh in as an
exam
> >they are afraid they will fail? ever so true.
>
> And it's also true that in the UK, where health care at baby clinics is
> free, and available as a 'drop in' everywhere but the most rural (and even
> in rural areas, there are mobile clinics), and home visits are normal
> (though less common these days)...mothers are sometimes too scared to go
to
> the clinic because they are worried about the weighing (fortunately, test
> weighing is almost never done now, except in extreme situations). Mothers
> call volunteer counsellors, fretting about an up-coming clinic visit,
> because of what the scales will say....only too aware that in the wrong
> hands, this may take precedence over any other sign of health,
development,
> and 'competence' as a mother.
>
> I even felt it myself with my first two - even though I could see my
> gorgeous babies were thriving and I knew bf was going well. The anxiety as
> they were placed on the scales was acute. My third baby never went to the
> clinic at all except for immunisations.
>
> Heather Welford Neil
> NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 12:54:08 EST
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Dave Barry
>
> Dave Barry's column today is on the difference between the male and female
> sense of humor, and includes an example from breastfeeding class about the
> cloth breast model ("kind of like a muppet"). My dh and I both LOL while
> reading it. <A HREF="http://www.herald.com/archive/barry/">Miami Herald
Online
> </A> or www.herald.com/archive/barry, click on the headline to read the
full
> text.
>
> Elaine Ziska
> Jackson, MS
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:00:53 EST
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: bf law
>
> Today's ( sunday 3/19) Chicago Tribune has a note on a Spanish law that
was
> invoked in court to reimburse a gentleman for money docked from his pay
for
> the time he took off to go home ( 1 hr. a day) to be with his wife and
> infant. The law on the books grants breaks to gov. employees with babies 9
> months old or less. The court ruled that the law did not distinquish
between
> male and female emplyees!
>
> Patricia
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:08:18 EST
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: "normal" , engorgement and homebirth, n=1
>
> In a message dated 3/18/00 11:03:50 PM Central Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << Can anyone in a home birthing practice compare this with what they are
> seeing in the first three days? >>
>
> My dd was born at home around 9pm, latched and bf vigorously within ten
> minutes, slept with me that night, and my milk surged within 24hrs. I was
> very full/engorged but didn't experience it as painful and didn't treat
it.
> I developed sore, cracked nipples (lazy positioning) by day 3 and then
severe
> mastitis by day 7. BF was never interrupted and she never lost an ounce.
>
> This time I'll manage the positioning and engorgement more aggressively.
> Pamela Morrisson has provided some suggestions, others are welcome.
>
> Elaine Ziska
> Jackson, MS
>
> ------------------------------
>
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