paraphrase- with candidiasis/fluconazole that it is difficult, and expensive
to diagnose and treat. Yes the waiting on the culture isa pain- and was
expensive. the last time though he insisted on culture cause only days
earlier had bee swimmin in the carribean. But my OB and prior physisians
have taken an extra slide and sample and put it under the lab microscope ah
ha diagnosis of yeast and an initial treatment.
IF ou need GV i can get it and would be glad to mail it to anyone who would
want some.
mechell
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I happened to tape this Canadian talk show yesterday (and I gather it might
have been a rerun), but the theme was pregnancy and what you need for baby.
Dini had invited a physician named Dr. Lance Levy on to talk about common
newborn concerns, and he identified feeding issues, and particularly
breastfeeding issues as the most common question new mothers have.
He then went on to say that the BEST way to tell if your baby is getting
enough to eat was to have the dr. weigh and measure the baby. Otherwise, if
the baby is generally happy and thriving and going three hours happily
between feeds you know its getting enough.
Nothing about wet diapers or BMs, signs of dehydration, etc!
I was wishing Dini (located in Toronto, Canada) had invited Dr. Jack on
instead. :-(
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Several private posters have requested the ref. on the tongue-tie article I
mentioned. To save having to repreat this info I will post to the list.
The full ref. is: Messner,A. et al: Ankyloglossia: Incidence and
Associated Feeding Difficulties, Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg/Vol 126,
Jan 2000. www.archoto.com
There are several refs about tongue-tie as a breastfeeding problem in the
June 1999 Clin. in Perinatol. vol devoted to breastfeeding. That is such a
respectable journal that those are useful as well.
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Just had a cool exper. I've been working for 5 months with a mother who has
a little girl who has grown very slowly. Another one of those kids who
looks healthy and happy except when eating. Her feeds are very brief, and
she pulls away after only a few min. at breast. She only gained 1 lb in the
past 7 weeks. Several times she has been seen for respiratory sx that the
pedi described as viral. All blood and urine analysis have been normal.
Last week, at my urging, the mom asked the pedi to try some baby antacids.
Feed length immed. improved, but feeding behavior still not normal. So
today, the baby had a swallowing study. I asked if I could accompany and
photograph, as I'd like to be able to describe the process to other mothers.
It was fascinating! Hope I didn't foul up and expose the film to the
radiation. Baby was dx with severe reflux, and threw up 3 oz of barium all
over my new black sandles, but OH Well. Now the parents know what the
problem is and mom can stop blaming herself.
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All right, maybe I'm not as clear in my own head about this as I should be!
In fact, now that I've sat down and figured it out, you're right, it's not
64 times the risk, it's only six times. I stand corrected.
First, let's assume that the 1 SIDS death per 1,000 births reflects the rate
from birth to 6 months (as you said, it's really only 95% of the SIDS
deaths, but let's assume for simplicity that it's 100% of the SIDS deaths,
so that no child after 6 months of age will die of SIDS).
Let's take 200,000 babies at birth and divide them into 100,000 who will be
formula-fed from birth, and 100,000 who will be exclusively breastfed for
six months.
Let's assume for simplicity that no babies die from anything else during
this time either.
At the end of six months, in the formula-fed group, we have had 100 deaths
from SIDS.
At the end of six months, in the breastfed group, we have had 16.39 deaths
from SIDS.
So it's not 64X the risk, it's only six times the risk. Thanks for
helping/forcing me to think this through more realistically! I will post
this to LactNet as well.
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<< could the thick upper frenum cause my daughter's tooth to be turned, or is
it coincidental. and, although i am very familiar with info about the
problems caused by the lingual frenum, there isn't anything in the
information i have about the upper frenums. >>
I suspect the tooth being turned is coincidental UNLESS she had a small mouth
to begin with....whereby the tooth rotated to "fit" in. My clinical
observations match the published literature stating that BF arches are wider,
less dentally crowded and thus less crowded at age 6-7 when the adult teeth
begin to grow in.
YET....it is possible that the frenum is thick enough and the muscle portion
attached deep enough into the bony ridge (sometimes visible on x-rays) that
an erupting tooth might grow in with a space (diastema) between the two
central incisors.
Regarding the Upper Frenum....I believe most are a positive factor in that as
the latch occurs and the upper lip everts, turns up-and-out, there is a
forward pull on the lip and frenum which then places "protraction" forces on
the maxilla....very important for forward maxilla & mandbible growth....vs.
SUCKING forces which retract...and are backward "retracting" forces that make
the jaws and airway smaller.
SmileOn,
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I have a little slogan that I am promoting BACK TO SLEEP, FRONT TO PLAY,
MAKES THE BABY"S HEAD OK :-)
I've found young parents absolutely paranoid about putting baby on tummy!
at all, ever!! I tell them if baby is playing on tummy and falls asleep,
just gently flip them over. I emphasize development of shoulder and neck
muscles and how they shouldn't be in one position only, all the time.
Sincerely, Pat in SNJ
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Epilim is Depakote or Depakene in US, the generic name is: Valproic acid.
It is approved by the AAP for use in BF moms, transfers into br milk at
low levels and is also frequently given directly to infants for seizures
(Hale, p. 705). Ask the dr (sweetly) to get his own personal copy of the
book. I believe a new edition is due out in July :-) Sincerely, Pat in
SNJ
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"At the end of six months, in the formula-fed group, we have had 100 deaths
from SIDS. At the end of six months, in the breastfed group, we have had
16.39 deaths from SIDS." So for the "extra" 84 babies that dies and their
families can you honestly say breastfeeding doesn't matter? And in fact the
breastfeeding rates are no where near that high- if you actually looked at
117 babies that died from SIDS, more than 100 would have been formula fed.
Cathy
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Check Pubmed Citation #2338464 "soy-based milk formulas in early life was
significantly higher in children with aurtoimmune thyroid disease (31%) vs.
siblings (12%)"...which to me means almost 200% increase
Check PubMed Citation#3192037 "decrease risk of IDDM was seen among BF"
Check PubMed Citation#2060453 "protective effects of BF on risk of IDDM"
Check PubMed Citation#3155358 ""twice as many diabetic children received soy
containing formula as controls"
Smile-On,
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Pubmed Citation#8150235
Low birth weight babies with early weight gain at 6,9,18 and 30 months of age
appears to be a risk factor for development of Type 1 diabetes. Low weight
gain in BF compared to FF MAY explain protective eggects of BF against Type 1
Diabetes.
OR
FF MAY be the MAIN problem!
AND
For another chuckle for Susan:....pursuant to some of the logic of modern
research....we should be able to truly conclude that Lower Birth RATES (not
weight this time) WILL Result in Lower Rates of Diabetes as well as many
other childhood illnesses even when controlling for BF or FF and other
factors deemed relevant or irrelevant to the rantings of this too-long
chuckling conclusion.
SmileOn,
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Dear Friends;
I just received a copy of "The Milk of Human Kindness" which is a global
factsheet on the economic value of breastfeeding.It is a joint project of the
International Women Count Network and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding
Action.
I don't know what it costs. It can be obtained by contacting:
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Besides determining the economic value of human milk, it makes some
powerful social commentary. "Between breastfeeding and agricultural work,
women are feeding the world!"
Another paragraph, "Why do women who contribute by producing the whole
workforce have to plead for maternity leave that would allow them to
recupterate from childbirth, get to know their children, feed babies the best
possible food? Why are such minimal demands so controversial? What qualifies
those who favor formula to deny the overwhelming evidence and personal
experience which favor breastmilk?"
There is a mighty war raging. The commerical and political interests that
see the world as made up only of consumers of product which must be produced
and paid for are winning. Women are being forced to sacrifice their essence,
with a resultant negative impact on ecology and humanity, to sustain this
insanity.
READ THIS BOOK!!
Warmly,
Nikki Lee RN, MSN, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CIMI
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Seems like her name was Poinsett? Need to get in touch with her.
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Hi All,
RE: Upper frenum
I remember an excellent article in JHL about the problem a tight upper frenum
caused a LLL leaders baby. (Baby had both tight labial and lingual) I don't
remember which issue or if it was in JHL. Can anyone refresh and old woman's
memory??? (That being me!) My son at age 16 had to have that "trimmed"
because his front teeth would not stay together and the orthodontist sent us
to an endo? to get it done.
Thanks for helping out the old and feeble brained!
Denise G Hewson RN IBCLC Katy, Texas (Private Practice)
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Pat,
For the mom who has sinuses further up, I have had excellent luck with the
personal fit flanges.
Linda Pohl, IBCLC
Phoenix AZ
Given that pumping is an issue for this mom, how to
Lori, I had a client whose baby wasn't gaining and who couldn't get milk
with a pump unless she used breast compression at the same time. We
concluded that her milk sinuses were located farther up on the breast than
her baby or the pump flange could reach. So she single pumped and
compressed her breast, or she compressed throughout the feeding and all was
well.
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Subject: Averting Loss of Supply, and Subsequent Weaning, During Pregnancy
Does anybody have any suggestions as to ways a that pregnant mother, who is
still nursing (toddler, nursing ~4x per day), can safely increase her
supply (or, rather, avoid the pregnancy-related loss of supply), and
hopefully avoid her toddler self-weaning? The child does not yet show
evidence of self-weaning (mother is only < a month along), however she
would like to take any possible precautions to avoid pregnancy-induced
weaning.
Thanks!
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Hello,
My name is Joy. I am the mother of two boys Eddie (c/s 4/20/97, BF for 14
months and regretfully followed Ezzo parenting style loosely) and Roy
(unassisted HBAC 11/27/99, BF with an occasional snack of cheerios or rice
cake, AP all the way). I have been a Doula for almost two years and I just
started as a midwife student. Well, I had the privilege of attending the
recent pilot BF and Human Lactation college course and should get official
notice in the next week if I can call myself a certified breastfeeding
counselor. Now for my question, I would like to take the next step and
become an IBCLC. Any suggestions on how to acquire 4000 hours of
experience (I have 3 years of college and 50 hours of BF education already)
to sit the exam? I probably have 50-100 hours from the last two years of
helping friends and Doula clients, but at this rate it is going to take me
ten years. One idea I had was to spend an hour or two a day on BF support
BB's (like parentsplace, etc.) in addition to teaching a class and other
one on one methods. Will online support be accepted by the IBLCE? TIA
Basking in the Son,
Joy
For some anecdotal evidence of sleeping positions, my boys slept on their
side until 6 weeks and then tummy until they could roll over in their sleep
and choose whatever position they want. They both hated being on their
backs and they both had complete head control at a couple of weeks. Eddie
slept in a bassinet by our bed until 5 months, then a crib and now they
both sleep in our family bed.
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I live West of Phoenix, AZ. Just in case some kind IBCLC wants to mentor
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>I have a little slogan that I am promoting BACK TO SLEEP, FRONT TO PLAY,
>MAKES THE BABY"S HEAD OK :-)
>I've found young parents absolutely paranoid about putting baby on tummy!
>at all, ever!! I tell them if baby is playing on tummy and falls asleep,
>just gently flip them over. I emphasize development of shoulder and neck
>muscles and how they shouldn't be in one position only, all the time.
>Sincerely, Pat in SNJ
The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths in the UK - support
group and supporter of research into SIDS - has had to make a point
of emphasising this, too. In their newest literature they are
explicit that it is *ok* for babies to be on their tummies when awake.
They too found in research that parents have misunderstood the 'back
to sleep' message and have been frightened to have the baby on its
tummy at all.
It is a real shame when the joy and the confidence goes out of
parenting like this - I know it's a good cause, but even so......it's
a lesson on getting the message right the first time.
Heather Welford Neil
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Interesting question! I'd ask IBLCE. <[log in to unmask]> is the address I
have. Another way to accumulate hours is to get involved in LLL and
become a leader. Or get involved in WIC as a peer counselor. Good luck!
Sincerely, Pat in SNJ
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Although we would all really like to think that artificial feeding is a
significant risk factor for SIDS - the evidence is not that strong.
Although artificial feeding may be a risk factor in some studies on
univariate analysis, once other factors (eg smoking) are taken into
consideration, feeding method is not significant.
Rates of SIDS have plummeted, largely due to change in sleeping position -
bf rates have not changed much in the last 10 years or so.
I represented the RACGP at a recent SIDS Australia meeting and had to do
some background reading to convince myself about this.
BTW the conclusion about the flat heads is "no problem". SIDS Australia is
working on a new statement which will prob say something about this.
Lisa Amir
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<Heinig MJ, Francis J, Pappagianis D. Mammary candidosis in lactating women.
Journal of Human Lactation 1999; 15:281-288>
In the conclusion of this article, the authors state:
"It is prudent to prescribe systemic antifungals only after positive results
are obtained by direct microscopy or culture and topical medications have
failed to improve the condition".
I must be very imprudent, b/c I do neither of these every time I treat a
woman with symptoms of nipple/breast thrush.
Lisa Amir
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On what basis does the neurosurgeon rule out breastfeeding? We use valproic
acid in tiny babies. The evidence suggests it is safe with breastfeeding.
The mother should do what she feels best on the basis of scientific
information.
Evidence based medicine doctor!!! That's what they keep hitting us with.
Well, now the shoe is on the other foot.
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC
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I don't have a website. But a lot of materials I give out are on other
people's websites.
Here are two.
http://www.erols.com/cindyrn/drjack0.htm
or
http://www.firstfeast.com/articles/articles.html
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC
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Lance Levy whom I know, is the typical product of the Hospital for Sick
Children pediatric programme. In other words, the typical resident in
paediatrics finishes there knowing less about breastfeeding than the "man in
the street".
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC
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Hello
I am looking for the e mail addresses of the following authors of
breastfeeding books :
Karen Pryor
Gail Pryor
Gwen Gotch
Norma J. Bumgarne
Amy Spangler
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada
William and Martha Sears
Janet Tamaro
Nancy Mohrbacher
Julie Stock
Judy Torgus
Ruth A. Lawrence
My local breastfeeding coalition has just purchased , with grant money we
received, 116 breastfeeding books for parents to placed in the local
libraries during World Breastfeeding Week this year! We are so excited to
be placing so many wonderful books in the local libraries. I wanted to ask
all of the book authors from the books we selected for autographed books
plates to put in the front of the books. If you can help me locate the
above by e mail or other wise, I would really appreciate it.
THANKS!
Cindy
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Has anyone ever heard of getting a yeast infection in the breast when not
nursing. This female has not nursed a child in 30 years.
Thanks,
Annette leibovitz, IBCLC
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I would like some advice about a woman I am working with. She is
breastfeeding a 7 month old and needs to have a bone scan using I-131. She
had thyroid cancer and an ablation several years ago. They do periodic bone
scans looking for cancer and she is over-due. Her doctor is pushing to have
it done.
I have read the archives and looked at all the text information I can find.
I am more than a little confused. Lawrence says that 8 days is enough to
pump and dump. Hale says that women should stop breastfeeding several weeks
before the procedure, although this may just be for ablation. Others say
variations on this theme.
The dose will be 3 mCi. Does anyone know what would be best for this mom
and babe? Anyone know an expert I could call?
Thank you,
Janet Hoover Malo, LM, IBCLC
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> Has anyone ever heard of getting a yeast infection in the breast when not
> nursing. This female has not nursed a child in 30 years.
Yes, I've heard of it before. If the woman's partner has some kind of oral yeast
and oral-mipple contact is part of their love making, it might very well be
passed on (especially if she has a vaginal yeast and that bodypart is caressed
by mouth as well).
Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
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Janet,
Which type of I-131 will be used? I-131 NaI or I-131-OIH?
http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/html/radioactive.html
Sincerely,
Andrea
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I 131 is definitely a no no. In fact, it could appear in the milk for up to
6 weeks after the dose. There does not appear to be any pressing need to
have this test done right now. Why not wait until she has stopped
breastfeeding when she wants to?
Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC
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I have had breast yeast since my youngest son weaned 3/97. I live in =
south Georgia where it gets to 100+ degrees with extremely high =
humidity. The childbirth and lactation office where I work is across =
the street from the hospital. I make several trips across to the =
hospital each day. I also have three very active boys who are involved =
in lots of different. This means there is alot of time in the van when =
it does not have time to cool off before it is time to stop again. (We =
live in a small town) All this combined with satin bra can lead to a =
yeast infection starting on the skin and spreading to the nipples if =
left untreated. I switched to all cotton bra's and wear a clean one =
each day. I have not had a problem since. Seems easy but it worked for =
me. =20
Good Luck!
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A mom in my practice had to wean her daughter at age 14 months because she
had had nine breast infections and had tried "everything." Her son is two
months old she has had 3 infections at three different locations so far. She
is trying cabbage leaves, echinacea and elderberry and I have suggested all
the usual remedies including frequent nursing and "emptying" and looser bras.
Any added words of wisdom for her?
Jay Gordon, MD, IBCLC
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Crystal Stearns RNC, MS, IBCLC
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I found the following in a patent for infant formula (patent # 5,686,491)
and was wondering whether this belief that 3% of SIDS is caused by metabolic
disorders is still considered true. Does anyone have information on the
following deficiencies in relationship to breastfeeding: MCAD, LCAD, SCAD
and MADD?
"SIDS also called Cot or Crib Death is generally conceived as due to an
anatomical functional immaturity of the neural networks that control vital
functions such as heart rate and respiratory patterns. It is estimated that
3% of SIDS are due to metabolic disorders. Evidence is accumulating to
indicate that abrupt increases in free fatty acids of one sort or another is
the major factor that causes unexpected disruption of the control of vital
function. The concept of metabolic SIDS began in the mid-1980s with the
recognition of the association between SIDS and an inherited defect of one of
the 10 or so sequential enzymes of fatty acid oxidation system. Infants with
nonspecific failure to thrive are often determined to have low plasma
carnitine levels."
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I think anyone could develop yeast of the nipple, and it could possibly
travel in the ducts through sexual foreplay if the woman has a vaginal yeast
infection. Inadvertantly, she or her partner could bring the yeast from the
vaginal area up to the nipple. I'm sure it's not common, but very possible.
Also it could be a sign of diabetes, since diabetic tissue is a good host for
yeast. Any more ideas out there? Shirley Morris, RN, IBCLC, LMT
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At 04:28 PM 6/30/00 EDT, you wrote:
>A mom in my practice had to wean her daughter at age 14 months because she
>had had nine breast infections and had tried "everything." Her son is two
>months old she has had 3 infections at three different locations so far. She
>is trying cabbage leaves, echinacea and elderberry and I have suggested all
>the usual remedies including frequent nursing and "emptying" and looser bras.
>Any added words of wisdom for her?
Does she take antibiotics for her infections? I have found that most cases
of mastitis are non-infective--inflamatory--and do not need antibiotics.
The use of antibiotics weakens the immune system and invites a recurrence
of infection.
Anti-inflamatory meds such as ibuprofen are what I recommend for treatment.
I also recommend echinacea for boosting the immune system. The mom takes
400mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours for 24 hours, accompanied by rest and
frequent feeding and cabbage leaf compresses. Since I have been using this
treatment (as gleaned from Lactnet) I have not had any clients who did not
feel marked improvement within 24 hours. During the next 24 all is resolved.
To prevent recurring cases I ask the mom to check for anemia. If there is
no anemia or other immune system problems, I find that the most effective
treatment for the recurring cases is lecethin capsules (or granules). I
recommend 3-4 gelcaps a day and my clients have reported full success.
(Ruth Lawrence mentions the granules for recurring mastitis, but I have
found that the capsules work fine.)
It seems that my clients who have repeated non-infective mastitis (based on
plugged ducts) also have babies who gain a lot of weight. It is my thought
that these mothers have a high fat level in their milk and can more easlily
find themselves with a blocked duct. The lecethin works to break down the
fats so that milk flows more easily.
Lecethin granules are used in cooking to break down fats in a sauce or
stew, is a food substance, and is fully safe for mother and baby.
Of course, there are the mechanical causes--underwire bras, sleeping with
bras, a baby carrier that constricts ducts, or pressing on the breast
during feedings.
Pat Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Hi,
I am still receiving the occasional email to my *old* email address, =
as the old hotmail address is on pre-June 1999 postings of mine in the =
Lactnet Archives. As I only sporadically check the old address, =
messages may not be read and replied to for some time.
Please note that my correct email address is:
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next few weeks.)
Cheers,
Virginia
in sunny Brisbane (after thick
fog earlier in the week)
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It was JUST this case that I learned the Power of Woman...
Mom was told she could not breastfeed due to needing to have this done. =
She asked : you mean I can NEVER breastfeed? She was told - no, you coul=
d
breastfeed after it gets out of your system, but it would be too difficul=
t
- you would have to pump and dump for 6 weeks. =
She answered - DON't tell me what is too difficult - tell me what I need=
to do and let ME decide if it is too difficult...
She DID pump and dump for 6, then 8 weeks (her physicist uncle tested her=
milk every 3 days after 6 weeks until it was clear), then resumed providi=
ng
her baby with breast milk - baby would no longer breastfeed - but mom
pumped and fed her milk to her baby for over 9 months - baby was over 1 y=
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old when she stopped pumping.
She's now a trainer for Peer Counselors... That's where I met her, at th=
e
LLLI training.
Jeanette Panchula, BSW, RN, IBCLC
Vacaville, CA
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Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 19:44:15 -0500
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Dear Loni,
Sounds like a power struggle. Aarrgghh!
A midwife called me several of weeks ago for info on diflucan; the
dose used to treat chlamydia is 200 mg only ONE time. The dose
recommended by Hale is huge compared to that, 200 mg loading dose, then
100-200 mg X 10 to 14 days. She was concerned, and probably rightly so,
with liver damage........Any comments out there on this??
I read to her all that Hale wrote on the subject, and said most
HCPs try topical measures first, with both mom and baby, and use the
diflucan with recurring incidences. I happened to talk to the patient
a couple of weeks afterward, and the topicals were helping.
Susan in Minnesota
rn ibclc
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Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2000 19:21:36 -0700
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Subject: She is here
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Melissa Lani Schaefers born June 23rd at 9:16 AM
9 pounds 3 ounces and 21 inches long
We got to the hospital at 8:15 AM with me afraid they would send us home
for false labor. I was at 8-9 CM dilated! She was born just an hour
later with no pain medications. Yahoo! She is beautiful!!!
She breastfeeds like she was born to it. ;-)
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Monique
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