In a message dated 12/20/2002 12:05:23 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> High Cholesterol is a life time management issue -- working on diet -- and
> this takes time -- natural ways to bring it down is the best way to go --
> the normal (unfortunately short ) time that a mother nurses -- if she is
> trying to manage the problem is better -- than the risks to both patient
> and babe. IMNSHO


I have also seen moms with thyroid issues and elevated cholesterol -- the
adkins type diet -- modified for nursing moms -- makes physiologic sense --
eating very low carb diet -- tends to eliminate insulin resistance -- which
also a risk factor for high cholesterol




Anne F. Norton-Krawciw, RPh, IBCLC (doctoral candidate)
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant / Pharmacist / MOM!!!!
Breastfeeding Specialists, Michigan USA 586-939-8378 Fax 586-977-9535


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