Ilene,
EBM is the second best choice and much better than ABM. So many women do
work now. I haven't had the chance to see the ads, but wish I did see
them. At least one. I do appreciate and respect your opinion. JMHO.
Darlene Breed BS, RN, IBCLC
Coordinator, Milk Bank/Breastfeeding Center
Worcester, MA (USA)
>I >was surprised they were so well received by LLLI. The commercial
that
>Katte point out in particular was rather upsetting to me because while
>it promotes breastfeeding it also seems to condone leaving your baby, as
>"breastfeeding works around a mothers busy schedule". Maybe I'm being
>overly critical as I know it is important to get the message out that
>you can breastfeed and work too but breastfeeding is breastfeeding and
>giving expressed milk is not breastfeeding...JMHO.
>
>Ilene Fabisch, IBCLC, WIC Bfing Co and LLLL
>
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>>>> Posting number 27532, dated 4 Aug 1998 10:48:25
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 10:48:25 -0400
>Reply-To: Lactation Information and Discussion
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>From: "Ilene Fabisch, BrocktonWIC" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: WBW proclamation in MA
>
>Just received a fax that alerted us to the fact that the governor of
>Massachusetts has just signed a proclamation stating Aug1- 7 to be
>Massachusetts Breastfeeding Week.
>This is very nice news!
>I'm a little harried with all the WBW activities. Last week we ( WIC
>nutritionists, Peer Counselors and myself) went to Drs offices and set
>up
>an manned (or would that be wo"manned") awareness table with
>literature/
>breast models/ pump etc. This week we have an "interactive" booth at
>the
>local mall. The following week I am holding a luncheon at a local
>Italian restaurant for any WIC mother that has breastfed for 6 mos or
>longer. I have 35 such mothers/infants and Peer Counselors attending.
> I
>have made "favors" of a WIC mug filled with gold wrapped candies
>(werthers) for each mother. I hope this turns out nicely. It is a
>nice
>treat for the mothers for doing the best for their babies.
>I'm interested in purchasing some unique breastfeeding Tshirts, any
>leads?
>Happy WBW to all!
>
>Ilene Fabisch, IBCLC
>Brockton WIC Bfing Co, LLLL
>
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>>>> Posting number 27533, dated 4 Aug 1998 10:51:11
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 10:51:11 EDT
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>From: "Louanne D. McGhee" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: correction Tri-Vi-Sol
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>Thanks Helen--What I meant was the doctor said that the vitamins A, D
>and C
>are not transfered to the mother's milk from her dietary intake as
>well as
>other nutrients. After reading what I originally wrote I can see how
>it may
>have sounded like the vitamins weren't absorbed by baby from the milk.
>I was
>typing one handed while nursing my baby (who was hopefully receiving
>at least
>some A, D and C vitamins!)
>
>>>> Posting number 27534, dated 4 Aug 1998 11:17:25
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 11:17:25 EDT
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>From: "Georgeanne Mattise, LLL Leader" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Aaack
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>Barbara Walters just stated on "The View" that she doesn't mind
>breastfeeding,
>and it's a nice picture, but people should breastfeed privately.
>Anyone see
>the whole thing? the subject changed after that.
> Georgeanne Mattise, Scranton PA
>LLL
>
>>>> Posting number 27535, dated 4 Aug 1998 15:20:21
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 15:20:21 EDT
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>From: Carol Brussel <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: cheap pumps
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>in places where there is a local Nursing Mother's Counsel group, check
>to see
>if they rent pumps. in some locations, they have the lowest prices,
>and
>occasionally one for no charge (except the universal kit) for the
>truly needy.
>one of the LLLL in my area has maintained a heroic effort for the past
>few
>years of buying and acquiring pumps which she then loans out for free
>if a
>mother buys a membership. it really made a difference for many women.
>
>carol b.
>
>>>> Posting number 27536, dated 4 Aug 1998 15:20:36
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 15:20:36 EDT
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>From: Roni Chastain <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: No tee shirt
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>Hello All,
>It has been fun to see what everyone is wearing on their tee shirts.
>I do not have a tee shirt but I do have a bumper sticker on my car;
> *Breast Milk for babies Cow milk for calves*
>I also wear the button, *There's no formula for mothers milk*
>Do I get points too?
>Roni M Chastain, RN, LCCE, FACCE
>Glen Cove, New York
>
>>>> Posting number 27537, dated 4 Aug 1998 15:50:48
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 15:50:48 EDT
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>From: "Marie Davis, Rn, Clc" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Interesting results
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>A follow-up survey of some of our clients resulted in two interesting
>statistics
>Sample size was 81 patients at average infant age of 2.5 months
>
>Test: Early bottle feeding (formula or water) and duration of
>exclusive
>breastfeeding after discharge:
>1. Ratio of first feed as bottle to early weaning
>Of the 14 contacted who said the first feeding was a bottle feeding, 8
>had
>weaned by 6 weeks of age (57%)
>
>2. Ratio of bottles in hospital to early weaning
>a) Of the 28 contacted who said they had given a bottle feeding in the
>hospital: 17 had weaned by 6 weeks of age (60.7%)
>b) An additional 10 were supplementing breastfeedings with formula
>(35.7% of
>those gave bottles in the hospital)
>This is 96.4 percent of the mothers who either weaned or were not
>exclusively
>breastfeeding.
>Of the 81 surveyed 32 were exclusively breastfeeding/ breastmilk
>feeding when
>called.
>
>Of course we will continue to monitor these two aspects of care. One
>huge
>problem is the use of bottles in the hospital (either as a first feed
>or
>supplementation) is pretty much out of the Lactation Department's
>hands. We
>can educate the moms but I need a buy in from both the nurses and the
>medical
>staff.
>
>Any comments? Suggestions?
>Marie Davis, RN, IBCLC
>
>>>> Posting number 27538, dated 4 Aug 1998 14:44:50
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 14:44:50 PDT
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>From: laurie wheeler <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: HP 2010/BFHI info/thanks
>Content-Type: text/plain
>
>Thanks. Lactnet came through re the 2010 objectives for USA. My
>presentation re BFHI went well and I have been asked to present to the
>pediatric docs on Friday 8/7. Any words of advice or encouragement,
>etc
>are welcome via private email.
>Also I want to promote to the hosp that we can be the first baby
>friendly hosp in our region. Since other B-F hosps are in NW, NE,
>Midwest USA (and Hawaii). Can those of you from the South or S.E. USA
>email me privately if you are working on BFHI or soon to be, or if you
>have certificate of intent? I am also contacting B-F USA for similar
>info.
>Many thanks.
>
>Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC
>Louisiana Breastfeeding MediaWatch Campaign
>Violet Louisiana, USA
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>
>
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>>>> Posting number 27539, dated 4 Aug 1998 17:12:16
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:12:16 -0400
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>From: Robert Cordes DO <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: bottle feeding book
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>I reently came across the web site for the book
>"Bottlefeeding Without Guilt"
>On this page it states the author is willing to go head to head in
>the media on bottle vs breast.
>Does anyone know if this ever happened?
>
>http://www.adlerbooks.com/bottlef.html
>
>-Rob
>
>>>> Posting number 27540, dated 4 Aug 1998 17:41:03
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 17:41:03 PDT
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>From: Becky Buell-Silsbee <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: antidepressant for preemie mom
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> Am posting this inquiry to the list to get more info for a mom of
>twins, VLBW (26wk gest). I am the LC for a large level 3 NICU. I
>prefer
>not to give any more identifying info to prevent problems.
> This mom has been pumping for over a month and has an excellent
>milk
>supply. Her self esteem is low (today she said "this is the only
>thing
>I'm good at" as she was pumping). She has had a history of depression
>and prior to her pregnancy was on an antidepressant and was once on
>lithium. She recently told me all this in confidence and said her
>husband felt she should go back on 'something' so she would be better
>able to take care of these twins when they come home. One twin is
>still
>fairly unstable on and off a vent. The other has been off the vent
>and
>is stable but not consistently tolerating feeds.
> She asked me what I knew and/or felt about antidepressants and
>breastfeeding. I told her that many physicians felt they were
>contraindicated during breastfeeding, but some felt some might be OK.
>I
>did caution her that her babies doctor is very conservative. I said
>he
>might feel that none were/are acceptable especially while these kids
>are
>still preterm.
> She wanted me to recommend a specific drug, but I told her that was
>between her and her Psych doc. She started on Zoloft today and sure
>enough the babies doc told her she should stop pumping. She said he
>told her she would be experimenting with her babies brains even if she
>waited until they were term to use the milk she is currently
>producing.
>He showed her the info on zoloft in the 98 Briggs,et.al. I had showed
>her the info from the new 'Hale book'.
> She is very upset and would like more info. I tried to tell her
>they
>were her babies and it is her decision, but she doesn't feel strong
>enough to oppose him at this point. He wants me to tell her she must
>stop pumping because the drug doesn't have long term studies proving
>it
>safe.
> Any opinions Dr Jack or Nancy or anyone ????????
> TIA...Becky B RNC IBCLC
>
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>>>> Posting number 27541, dated 4 Aug 1998 19:16:49
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 19:16:49 -0500
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>Subject: Chris Hafner-Eaton
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>I heard from Chris just before the ILCA Conference and am just now
>digging
>my way out of all of the mail and re-entry challenges. I'll send a few
>snippets of her post. She'd probably like a compassionate post from
>anyone
>who feels so inclined.
>
>Patricia Gima, IBCLC
>Milwaukee
>
>Pat: Life has been, well, let's say less than ideal... Anyway, my
>incision took 8 weeks to heal and now I need to have another surgery
>because the fascia has a 4
>inche tear. Until this is repaired, I'm not supposed to lift anything
>heavier than 10 lbs (Wesley is now 15lbs and my 3 year old is 30 lbs).
> My
>insurance company (an HMO) is trying to put one over on me by saying
>that
>it's fine for a general surgeon to do the job even though the gen.
>surgeon
>and the plastic surgeon agree that it's major reconstruction only to
>be
>done by the plastic surgeon.... My DH had to go to Germany for work
>when I
>was 5 weeks post partum. His job requires a fair amount of travel and
>he
>had put off this trip for 2 months.
>
>I'm beginning to feel like life will never be "normal" again.
>Fortunately, Wesley is the easiest baby of the 3 I've had. At 12
>weeks
>now, he is quite a jabber jaw and has such a pleasant disposition.
>I'm
>thoroughly enjoying him in between the fights with the 3 year old
>trying to
>kill him with love and affection. Ahh the trials of motherhood.
>
>Chris
>
>
>
>
>mailto:[log in to unmask]
>
>>>> Posting number 27542, dated 4 Aug 1998 21:06:46
>Date: Tue, 4 Aug 1998 21:06:46 EDT
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>From: Jackie Cantley IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Pittsburgh Crib Campaign
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>In the July 1998, week 2 [#88] archives, Elaine writes....
> My mom called to say that in Pittsburgh, PA the District Attorney
> is launching an effort to get babies put to sleep in their
>cribs..........
>and asks if someone locally would look into the
>matter......well.......
>
>I'd like to let all you Lactnetters know that I brought this to my
>supervisor's attention, who in turn discussed with Maternal &
>Child Health . There is now a subcommittee of the CDRT(child death
>review task force) to address co-sleeping.....Also many calls were
>received by the police officer, as far away as Mississippi.....and she
>is now very aware that not having a crib is not the only reason why
>mothers have babies in their bed.
>
>I'd also like to add that here in Pittsburgh, we have a high infant
>mortality rate, particularly in the African-American community.
>A non-profit group was formed several years ago to address this
>problem, and the statistics have improved.....I do not have specifics
>of any of the cases Elaine refered to at this time.
>
>Finally, how does this relate to lactation??? Since I work with low-
>income mothers, I often am working with a client who has many other
>needs; so she could be working with other counselors and social
>service
>groups. If one group is saying "absolutely never put your baby in bed"
>and I
>am
>asking if she is able to nurse lying down......the mother is getting
>conflict-
>ing information. It is my hope that safe co-sleeping education will
>be
>included along with the provisions for cribs. The post by Elaine and
>the
>calls to Pittsburgh surely will make a difference here......three
>cheers for
>the LACTNET :)
>
>Jackie Cantley, BS IBCLC
>Pittsburgh PA WIC
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