In a message dated 6/1/2011 2:57:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
[log in to unmask] writes:

"Discussing the latter finding, Dr. Ni and colleagues write:  "Vaginal 
delivery may be associated with oxytocin usage, vacuum extraction,  and 
cephalohematoma (known risk factors for hyperbilirubinemia). Oxytocin  exposure, a 
risk factor for hyperbilirubinemia was first recognized >25  years ago. 
Oxytocin may have some direct effect on neonatal bilirubin  metabolism."



And yet synthetic oxytocin ( NOT normal oxytocin like we make ourselves)  
when administered has become the norm, both during delivery and 
post-delivery.  So, it's not vaginal delivery, but the way babies are delivered today, 
with  augmentation medications, mechanical tools, and other practices that 
cause  trauma to the baby's system in various ways. Then baby is 
"breastfeeding"   in an uphill battle, starting from a deficit situation....but sure let's 
blame  breastfeeding and vaginal delivery. Grrr indeed.
 
Peace,
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA
[log in to unmask]

             ***********************************************

Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome