In einer eMail vom 9-5-04 0:13:36 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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>     I had a mom who is 12+ weeks pregnant and nursing her 22 mo. Her MD told
> her it was fine to BF till 2nd trimester and then she had to wean so she
> didn't deplete her body stores for herself. Mom BF only once a day and
> doesn't wish
> to give up this comfort to her child. I was wondering if anyone has
> references for me to show to her MD? I have searched Lactnet w/o finding
> what I want.
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Dear friends,

Where is the evidence that breastfeeding through pregnancy *is* depleting
mom's body stores?
How much of mom's body stores does a 22mo actually take by breastfeeding? If
mom eats a balanced choice of foods, adding a little extra with each meal or
as in-betweens,she should be fine. There are tables around what a pregnant mom
needs and what a lactating mom needs as extra nutrients.
Both pregnancy and breastfeeding are normal bodily functions and a bit of
common sense about that would suit al lot of drs, IMHO

Warmly greeting,

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, LLLL
Germany - The Netherlands

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