tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3522327064208922024-03-12T18:07:10.925-07:00Mother to MotherTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-79426472738171558942015-04-28T10:13:00.000-07:002015-04-28T10:18:08.121-07:00Sleep and Babies<br />
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I get a lot of questions about sleep. Moms often ask, "How can I get my baby to sleep longer." First an foremost, there are no majic answers. I have no majic bullet solution. However, after doing some research, this is the best set of advice I can pass on to moms. I'd highly recommend Elizabeth Pantley's book, <u>The No Cry Sleep Solution</u>, available <a href="http://www.amazon.com/No-Cry-Sleep-Solution-Gentle-Through/dp/0071381392/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430239820&sr=8-1&keywords=the+no+cry+sleep+solution" target="_blank">here.</a> Much of the advice I will pass on below comes from her book. Some comes from my own expereince with my 2 girls, as they grew up.</div>
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<li><strong>Make sure baby is nursing/eating as often as possible during the day.</strong> Feed on demand is the bottom line. Be generous in offering time at the breast, if breastfeeding. The fuller baby is during the day, the better they will stretch out sleep at night. When your baby clusterfeeds in the afternoon and nurses every 45 minutes to an hour, they are ramping up to a longer set of sleep at night. Let them nurse when they are hungry.</li>
<li><strong>Establish a good night time routine and stick with it.</strong> This becomes important as baby is about at that 3-5 months old. Now is a good time to start routines that will last well into childhood. We got to a point where we wrote it down and followed it religeously. You <span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$0:0">can tweak this as needed, but here's a sampling:</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$1:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$2:0">1) start early... many times parents put baby down way too late. We always started bedtime routine at about 6pm and had baby down by 6:30 or 7pm. If you keep baby up later than their body needs, they get overtired and often fight it. EARLIER IS DEFINITELY BETTER.</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$3:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$4:0">**turn down lights, turn off tv, quiet the household</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$5:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$6:0">2) Bath</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$7:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$8:0">3) Wash/brush gums/teeth</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$9:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$10:0">4) books</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$11:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$12:0">5) Last nursing</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$13:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$14:0">6) rock/cuddle with music - wait until baby is in deep sleep, eye movement is done, when you lift an arm, it falls back limp and does not stir baby awake</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$15:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$16:0">7) lay down to sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$17:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$19:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0">This is a sample. Add in or take away things as needed. But notice, the rocking or cuddling after can get baby relaxed without boob in the mouth. As our kids got older, we'd add in an opoprutnity for bathroom, drink/snack before teeth brushing.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0"><strong>Put baby to bed at the same time each night, without fail, no exceptions.</strong> We should ALL do this to improve our sleeping. Same time to bed solidify's the body's internal clock for sleep and wake times<span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$0:0">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$0:0"><strong>Have Dad (or other care provider) put baby down at night after the last nursing.</strong> This became helpful for us. Be patient. It may mean you taking a walk while this is happening. It will allow baby to relax without needing to be attached to your breast.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$0:0"><strong>Employ music or other auditory cues when winding down to sleep.</strong> We used the same CD each night and I think it helped as a auditory cue for sleep. Think pavlov's dogs.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665861586880075:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$0:0"><strong>Calm the household and shut down other media 1/2 hour to an hour before bed.</strong> I'm preaching to myself too. I think we would all sleep better if we shut off electronic devices about 1/2 hour to an hour before bed. I do not follow this. I also do not sleep well. A friend was telling me she started removing electronics from her bedroom, tv, phone, computer, and it has helped her sleep. This might be a good thing to try. I think our kids feed off of our energy. If we are 'wired' they are 'wired'. If we are stressed, they are stressed. Maybe a media break beofe bed would help the household sleep better.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><strong>READ, READ, READ. </strong>We know how good it is to read to children in their early childhood. It is so important and positive in brain development and reading-skill development. It also helps with sleep. Reading from real books (not tablets) helps wind down the brain. It gives the brain a focal point. Make sure books are part of your bedtime routine. It's good for sleep and intellectual/brain development.<span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0"><br /></span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0"><strong>Make sure baby is napping enough during the day. Establish napping routines as you have done with nightime routines. </strong>Full disclosure, we were failures at this. But in an 'ideal' world, you'd establish regular and predictable napping opporunities. These can be approximate nap times, but based on what baby is doing at the time. At 4/5 months, baby usually has 2-3 morning/afternoon naps. By about 1 year to 18 months, that switches to one afternoon nap. Have a napping routine, similar to the nightime routine. For a couple of days, record sleep patterns. Try to encourrage sleep when they are regularly sleepy with that nap routine/ritual. My kids always napped with me, 9 times out of 10, which is generally not encourraged, but do what works for you. I know moms who were religious about naps and routines, and they had good nappers. Same concept, set up a good and structured, predictable routine, the body responds. Being rested during the day helps. If they are overtired at night, it is harder to relax into sleep, which is counterintuitive, but a well supported piece of evidence in sleep studies. Sleep, play, nap is often a repeated pattern several times throughout the day.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665860416880192:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.3.0.$end:0:$20:0"><strong>Understand a normal baby's sleep patterns. </strong>This is from Elizabeth Pantly's book, <u>The No Cry Sleep Solution</u>. It goes to show how often baby naturally wakes at night:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$4:0">Typical sleep cycling of a baby:</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$5:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$6:0">Drowsy, falling asleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$7:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$8:0">Light Sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$9:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$10:0">Deep sleep (for about an hour)</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$11:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$12:0">Brief awakening</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$13:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$15:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$16:0">Deep sleep, for about 1-2 hours</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$17:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$18:0">Light sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$19:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$20:0">Brief awakening</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$21:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$23:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$24:0">REM (Rapid Eye Movement): dreaming sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$25:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$26:0">Brief awakening</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$27:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$29:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$30:0">Light sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$31:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$32:0">Brief awakening</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$33:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$35:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$36:0">REM sleep: dreaming sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$37:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$38:0">Brief awakening</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$39:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$41:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$42:0">Toward morning, another period of deep sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$43:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$44:0">Brief awakening</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$45:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$47:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$48:0">REM: dreaming sleep</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$49:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$50:0">Brief awakening</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$51:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$53:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$54:0">Light sleep</span></span><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665890936877140:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$56:0"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Awake for the day</span><br />The takehome message with this is, it is NORMAL for baby to wake during the night. We all do. Taking away some sleep associations is helpful (i.e. always nursing back to sleep, esepcially if cosleeping is not practiced). Putting baby to sleep when you can sleepy, but not fully asleep can help. If baby heavily resists this, you need to either try another option... wait till baby is in a deep sleep to transfer them. Or, you can try putting them down and rubbing their back a bit to get them to ease back to sleep. Honestly, it's a little bit of trial and error to see what works best. There is no one majic-bullet answer.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body"><span class="UFICommentBody" data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0"><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$0:0"><strong>It's the total amount of sleep that matters. Understand what your baby needs based on their development.</strong> Finally, this is from Elizabeth Pantley's book-- a list of 'average sleep hours' for different ages. Take this with a grain of salt. Babies will differ from each other. But I've heard many an expert say babies need about the same total hours of sleep a day, they just break it up into chunks based on their body's needs. Use this as a guide:</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$1:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$3:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$4:0">1 month, 3 naps, 6-7 hrs of total nap time, 8 1/2-10 hrs of night sleep, 15-16 hours of total sleep per day</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$5:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$7:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$8:0">3 months, 3 naps, 5-6 hrs of total nap time, 10-11 hrs of night sleep, 15 hrs of total sleep per day.</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$9:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$11:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$12:0">6 months, 2 naps, 3-4 hrs of total nap time, 10-11 hrs of night sleep, 14-15 hrs of total sleep per day.</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$13:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$15:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$16:0">9 months, 2 naps, 2 1/2-4 hrs of total nap time, 11-12 hrs of nightime sleep, 14 hrs of total sleep per day</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$17:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$19:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$20:0">12 months, 1-2 naps, 2-3 hrs of total nap time, 11 1/2 -12 hrs of nightime sleep, 13-14 hrs of total sleep.</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$21:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$23:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$24:0">2 yrs, 1 nap, 1-2 hrs of naptime, 11-12 hrs of night sleep, 13 hrs of total sleep per day</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$25:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$27:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$28:0">3 yrs, 1 nap, 1-1 1/2 hrs of naptime, 11 hrs of night sleep, 12 hrs of total sleep per day</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$29:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$31:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$32:0">4 yrs, 0 naps, 0 naptime hrs, 11 1/2 hrs of night sleep, 11 1/2 hrs of total sleep per day</span><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$33:0" /><br data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$35:0" /><span data-reactid=".8j.1:3:1:$comment665148310284736_665898683543032:0.0.$right.0.$left.0.0.1.$comment-body.0.$end:0:$36:0">5 yrs, 0 naps, 0 naptime hrs, 11 hrs of night sleep, 11 hrs of total sleep per day.</span></span></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">October Health Focus: Breastfeeding </span></b><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">For the month of October, I’ve been invited to </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;">share </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">information about breastfeeding as the health focus for the month. Since January 2011, I’ve been serving as Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the Door County Public Health Department and Door County WIC. I’m happy to share with you some information that might be helpful, weather you’re a new mom, aunt, uncle, or grandparent. Breastfeeding is such an important way to support the emotional and physical health of children, your role as breastfeeding parent or supporter of that relationship is critical. Heartfelt thanks to our church for allowing Door County Breastfeeding Support Group Meetings to be held in our nursery on the 1</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">st </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">Wednesday of the month at 10:30am and 3</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">rd </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm. Please encourage breastfeeding moms to join us! </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">But I wasn’t breastfed or didn’t breastfeed my children… </span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">I breastfed both of my girls, but was not breastfed myself. Many of you may not have breastfed your children. This is common. breastfeeding was normative in our culture up until the 1940s and 50s. Since the late 1800s cows milk substitutes for human milk were used and often prescribed by doctors. By the late 1920s, soy-based formulas were developed. Advancements in food technology made these substitutes seem safe. Gradually, breastfeeding took a backseat to formula feeding as the common way to feed infants. People saw it as the ‘high-tech & advanced’ way to feed their children. In fact, older friends have told me that their doctors said it was ‘safer’ than breast milk. After the depression, many thought of breastfeeding as a sub-standard way of feeding, and even negatively associated it with being poor. Breastfeeding rates steadily declined until the 1970s. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">As the medical community has been able to do more research, we’ve learned the error of our ways. Research has shown that breastfeeding is in fact the safest and healthiest way to feed our children, offering many positive health benefits. Breastfed children experience lower rates of cancer, obesity, and diabetes throughout life. A mother breastfeeding her children will enjoy lower rates of breast and ovarian cancers throughout her life. The longer the breastfeeding relationship, the greater the benefit to mother and child. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">11-13% of all deaths in children under 5 years of age could be prevented if they were exclusively breastfed for 6 months. Another 6% of deaths under-5 could be prevented with adequate, safe, and timely complimentary feeding. Infants who are not breastfed have a seven-times and five-times higher risk of dying from diarrhea and pneumonia respectively, compared with infants who are exclusively breastfed. </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">Nothing can mimic or replace the complex and living components of breastmilk, which support the health and development of children. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;">Your support is important… </span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">So, if you didn’t breastfeed your children, don’t feel bad about it, but do help the next generation breastfeed successfully. We now know better, so let’s do better!! You can support a mother breastfeeding in the following ways: 1) Encourage a mom to feed her baby whenever the baby is hungry. 2) Encourage a mom to feed her baby when and where she is comfortable. 3) Refrain from making negative comments about breastfeeding or her milk supply. Rather, encourage her to get help from a lactation nurse or breastfeeding specialist if she’s having problems. 4) Help a new mom with tasks other than feeding, like bathing baby, cuddling with </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: small;">baby after feeding, doing a load of laundry, or taking the family a meal. The early months of breastfeeding can be intense. A little extra help during this time can go a long way. 5) Encourage a mom to breastfeed as long as she and her child feel comfortable. The current World Health Organization breastfeeding recommendations include exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months (no other food or formula), continuing breastfeeding with introduction of solids beyond 6 months up to 2 years or longer for as long as mother and child are comfortable. <br />
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Please look for more information on the health bulletin board for the month of October. Feel free to contact me with any questions: I love to talk about breastfeeding!! ~Teri VanLieshout home 920-746-0047; email: vanlieshout (at) att (dot) net. </span></span>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-19252630296323410852014-02-11T09:51:00.001-08:002014-02-11T10:17:05.347-08:00Pain During Nursing<div>
Many women do experience pain at some point during their nursing journey. Breastfeeding educators usually tell moms that there shouldn't be pain during nursing if the latch is right, which is generally true. However pain does often crop up. Generally speaking, if there is pain during nursing, it's one of a handfull of things MOST OF THE TIME. But there are always exceptions to the rule. Below is an explanation of common causes of pain and some links to articles I trust:</div>
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<li>Poor Latch:<br />OFTEN in the early weeks of nursing, getting a good latch can be difficult. I'd say that more often than not, this is the cause of MOST pain during nursing and is MOST OFTEN the cause of nipple damage. Usually the problem is that baby doesn't get enough breast in the mouth, making him pinch the tip of the nipple while he is nursing. This can be the cause of cracked & bleeding nipples. I tell moms to sandwich the nipple between the thumb and forefinger, tickle baby's nose with the tip of the nipple (he wil naturally open up wide as a response), and SHOVE that sandwich in baby's mouth as far in as it will go, aiming the tip of the nipple to the roof of the mouth. There are other techniques described in the links below. You need a good amount of breast in the mouth to get baby to latch well. Try this. Latch does get better with time. Keep correcting it if there is pain. As baby's mouth grows and baby's muscle control gets better in the first weeks and months, latch becomes less and less of an issue. It's hardest in the begining. Hang in there. Get help from a lactation consultant or lactation educator. Know that this can be solved with help and with time!!<br /><br />Here are some articles with pictures showing a good latch:<br /><br />Link to PDF on latch from La Leche League:<br /><a href="http://www.llli.org/docs/75.pdf">http://www.llli.org/docs/75.pdf</a><br /><br />Great article with good illustrations and other links from KellyMom.com<br /><a href="http://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/bf-basics/latch-resources/">http://kellymom.com/ages/newborn/bf-basics/latch-resources/</a></li>
<li>Yeast or Thrush:<br />So, if your latch is good, another pesky problem can be yeast. Yeast is a fungus that is found in the birth canal (vagina) and can be transfered to baby during birth. Yeast also lives on surfaces all around our environment and can find its way into baby's mouth or your nipple in many other ways. If you have a yeast infection (also called thrush) in your nipple it can be very painful, often causing a burning sensation that radiates through the breast during nursing. If you are experiencing burning pain in one or both breasts, GO SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SOONER RATHER THAN LATER. They can perscribe an antifungal treatment (oral or topical) to get rid of the yeast. See a doctor and they can make the proper evaluation.<br /><br />Link to article on yeast/thrush from La Leche League:<br /><a href="https://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvoctnov98p91.html">https://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvoctnov98p91.html</a><br /><br />Link to a compilation of great resources on yeast/thrush from KellyMom.com<br /><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/child/thrush-resources/">http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/child/thrush-resources/</a></li>
<li>Mastitis:<br />If latch is good, and it's not yeast, pain during nursing can often be caused by mastitis. Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast. Moms who have mastitis can have pain in one or both breasts. They often have symptems of feeling 'run down', which is hard to pinpoint being a new mom. But it's more than just being exhausted from motherhood, it's feeling like you've got a bug of some sort. Moms often will run a fever. If you have general illness sympoms along with breast pain, SEE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SOONER RATHER THAN LATER. A doctor or other health practitioner needs to diagnose mastitis and then can perscribe an antibiotic.<br /><br />Link to article on mastitis & plugged ducts from La Leche League:<br /><a href="https://www.llli.org/nb/nbmarapr07p76.html">https://www.llli.org/nb/nbmarapr07p76.html</a><br /><br />Link to artile on mastitis and plugged ducts from KellyMom.com:<br /><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/">http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/</a></li>
<li>Plugged Ducts:<br />Something that can preceed mastitis or occur independently is a plugged duct. This happens when the tubes that carry your milk out through the nipple get blocked from some dried or thickened milk. This can cause lumps in the breast as well as pain. Sometimes you'll see a white dot on the nipple, called a bleb, that is evidence of a plugged duct right at the tip of the nipple. The articles under mastitis also deal with plugged ducts. I'll include some articles below that deal specifically with plugged ducts:<br /><br />A mom's story about plugged ducts from La Leche League:<br /><a href="http://www.llli.org/nb/nbmarapr06p68.html">http://www.llli.org/nb/nbmarapr06p68.html</a><br /><br />Solutions to dealing with plugged ducts from La Leche League:<br /><a href="http://www.llli.org/docs/0000000000000001WAB/WAB_Tear_sheet_Toolkit/17_dealingwithplugsblebs.pdf">http://www.llli.org/docs/0000000000000001WAB/WAB_Tear_sheet_Toolkit/17_dealingwithplugsblebs.pdf</a><br /><br />An article about using lecithin (a supplement) that can help with plugged ducts<br />from KellyMom.com<br /><a href="http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/">http://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/</a></li>
<li>Vasospasm or Ranaud's Syndrome:<br />This is more rare, but I have heard a few moms talk about it. Sometimes there is a spasm of the blood vessles in the breast and nipple that carry blood away from it. It can cause pain during or after nursing. It is often accompanied with blanching of the nipple. Experts say that blanching is USUALLY caused by a poor latch, but that said, it can be this.<br /><br />An article about nipple blanching and vasospasm in the nipples from KellyMom.com:<br /><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/nipple-blanching/">http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/nipple-blanching/</a><br /><br />A wiki article on Ranauld's Phenomenon:<br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raynaud%27s_phenomenon">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raynaud%27s_phenomenon</a><br /><br />La Leche League didn't have a whole article, but this blurb within an article:<br /><em>Vasospasm of the nipple (Raynaud’s phenomenon) has been reported. This may manifest as blanching and pain of the nipple, either spontaneously or after nursing. This may or may not be associated with other manifestations of Raynaud’s phenomenon or rheumatologic disease. Avoiding nipple trauma and keeping the nipple warm can prevent some of the occurrences. Calcium channel blockers may be used in severe cases.<sup>2 <a href="https://www.llli.org/ba/may01.html">https://www.llli.org/ba/may01.html</a></sup></em></li>
<li>Other causes of nipple pain:<br />Above are the biggies--the most common sources of pain while nursing. If it's not any of those, it will take some evaluation from a lactation consultant and/or doctor. Get help from a professional!! I'll include some links to articles about pain while nursing and solutions for soothing irrititated nipples. Hopefully with time and some professional help, you can get things feeling better soon!!<br /><br />"Nipple Pain: Causes, Treatments and Remedies" from La Leche League:<br /><a href="https://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvfebmar00p10.html">https://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvfebmar00p10.html</a><br /><br />"Healing Tips for Nipple Cracks or Abbrasions" from KellyMom.com<br /><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/nipplehealing/">http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/nipplehealing/</a><br /><br />"Why are my nipples sore after months of pain-free nursing" from KellyMom.com<br /><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/sorenipples-older/">http://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/sorenipples-older/</a><br /><br />An Article About Tongue Tie--possible cause that needs to be evaluated by a health care practitioner:<br /><a href="http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/articles/tongue-tie">http://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/articles/tongue-tie</a><br /><br />Where to get help from a professional Lactation Consultant/Educator in and around Door County, WI:<br /><a href="http://www.doorcountylatch.blogspot.com/p/lactation-support-in-area.html">http://www.doorcountylatch.blogspot.com/p/lactation-support-in-area.html</a><br /><br /><br />I hope this helps!!!!</li>
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Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-19511386834140049022013-07-19T15:46:00.003-07:002013-07-19T15:47:58.340-07:00Door County Breastfeeding Support GroupCheck out our other pages:<br />
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Website/blogsite for <a href="http://doorcountylatch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Door County Breastfeeding Support Group</a><br />
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Facebook Page for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/251963411603230/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Door County Breastfeeding Support Group</a><br />
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<br />Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-42156786318002841082013-06-18T08:56:00.000-07:002013-07-19T16:17:00.730-07:00Door County Breastfeeding Support Group Meetings<div dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-2985dee9-57fd-fc94-3668-a03d4cad486f" style="line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Description: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Moms meet together with infants and older children. Snack provided. We talk about any breastfeeding issues that we are dealing with at the time, as well as other issues in our family. It is an opportunity to give and receive support, get to know other breastfeeding moms, bounce ideas off of each other. Together we support each other on the journey of parenting and breastfeeding our children.</span></div>
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More information can be found at: <a href="http://doorcountylatch.blogspot.com/">http://doorcountylatch.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Location: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Meetings are held at the United Methodist Church of Sturgeon Bay<br class="kix-line-break" />836 Michigan Street; Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235<br class="kix-line-break" />*The church with the big cross and flame on Michigan Street</span></div>
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</w:wrap></v:imagedata></span></v:shape><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Baskerville Old Face","serif";"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9966073747033302" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Door County Breastfeeding Support Network<br class="kix-line-break" />Fall 2012 Meeting Dates</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">held at the United Methodist Church of Sturgeon Bay<br class="kix-line-break" />836 Michigan Street; Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">10:30-11:30am</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Meets on the first Wednesday of the month year round. The following are upcoming meeting dates in 2012:</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">October 3 - Breastfeeding & pumping</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">November 7 - Nutrition & breastfeeding</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">December 5 - Sleep & breastfeeding</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Call Teri if you have questions</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">cell - 920-493-2577</span><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">home - 920-746-0047</span></span></b></st1:placename></st1:place></div>
Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-6510211173492179882011-12-01T08:38:00.000-08:002011-12-01T08:43:23.209-08:00Some Links on various topics<div class="content noh" id="sync:0oyetK0DskH8XXkGy">A mom-friend of mine was asking about what to say to a mother who was not interested in nursing. Sometimes when a person is resistant to the idea of nursing, it's hard to break through that barrier. The mom in question was expecting twins. So, I compiled a list of links with good information. I thought these were good enough to pass on.<br />
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All but one of these articles originates from La Leche League, my first go-to source for questions:<br />
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Here's a link about BF after a Cesarean birth:<br />
<a href="http://www.llli.org/faq/cesarean.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.llli.org/faq/cesarean.html</span></a><br />
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An extensive article on colostrum:<br />
<a href="http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvdecjan05p123.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.llli.org/llleaderweb/lv/lvdecjan05p123.html</span></a><br />
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The science of breastmilk as it compares to formula:<br />
<a href="http://www.llli.org/nb/nbiss3-09p28.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.llli.org/nb/nbiss3-09p28.html</span></a><br />
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Breastfeeding and work, showing the business case for breastfeeding, that nursing is actually good for the employer, too:<br />
<a href="http://www.llli.org/law/lawemployment.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.llli.org/law/lawemployment.html</span></a><br />
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This is a great article written from a nursing mama who is also a practicing lawyer. It covers nursing on demand and folowing mother's instincts and baby's cues. After her article there is a note from her husband about what he went through in his evolution as a father:<br />
<a href="http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/elizabeth_baldwin.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.naturalchild.org/guest/elizabeth_baldwin.html</span></a><br />
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An article about breastfeeding twins:<br />
<a href="http://www.llli.org/faq/twins.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.llli.org/faq/twins.html</span></a><br />
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Resource page on nursing multiples from LLL:<br />
<a href="http://www.llli.org/nb/nbmultiples.html" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.llli.org/nb/nbmultiples.html</span></a></div>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-35013484096370201912011-11-15T08:52:00.000-08:002011-11-15T09:02:15.663-08:00Flat or Inverted Nipples<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've had a couple of moms come to me so far with concerns about flat or inverted nipples. I haven't had a lot of experience with this. I have not experienced this problem, nor do I have close friends that have. However, I found some good articles from La Leche League and Kelly Mom, both trustworthy sources. Some links from their direction follow:</span><br />
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<div align="left" dir="ltr">Here is a great article from La Leche League on Frequently Asked Question, about inverted nipples:</div><span style="font-size: small;"><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span lang="EN"><div align="left" dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.llli.org/faq/flat.html"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://www.llli.org/faq/flat.html</span></span></a><br />
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</div><div align="left" dir="ltr">Here is another article from Kelly Mom--Kelly Flora is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant:</div></span><a href="http://www.motherandchildhealth.com/Breastfeeding/Becky/inverted.html"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span lang="EN">http://www.motherandchildhealth.com/Breastfeeding/Becky/inverted.html</span></span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> <div align="left" dir="ltr"></div></span></span></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">La Leche League talks about nipple shells. I found this link. They don't seem overly expensive. Maybe worth a try, if mom is able to find them:</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span lang="EN"><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/SoftShells-Breast-Shell-Soothers-Inverted/dp/B000058DPM/ref=tag_stp_s2f_edpp_breast13ls"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN">http://www.amazon.com/SoftShells-Breast-Shell-Soothers-Inverted/dp/B000058DPM/ref=tag_stp_s2f_edpp_breast13ls</span></span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div align="left" dir="ltr"><br />
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Here is a link on the Evert-it Nipple Enhancer. Again, not overly expensive. Perhaps worth a try:</div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><span lang="EN"><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Evert-It-Nipple-Enhancer/dp/B0002VPXVI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN">http://www.amazon.com/Evert-It-Nipple-Enhancer/dp/B0002VPXVI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top</span></span></span></a></div></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN"> </span></span></span></span></div>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-70293570180778492582011-10-26T04:01:00.000-07:002011-10-26T04:01:56.869-07:00ABC's of NursingI will develop this further at a later date. I have been thinking of ways to streamline the teaching of breastfeeding into 3-7 major pieces. According to brain research in teaching and learning, the brain only can take in so many pieces of information at a time, 3-7 pieces for adolescents through adults. So, this is what I came up at first brush:<br />
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<strong>The A B Cs of Nursing:</strong><br />
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<ul><li>A - Allow<br />
Allow baby to nurse when s/he is hungry. This is called Nursing on Demand. Research shows it is best to follow baby's cues and allow them to nurse when they are hungry, for as long or as short as they need. Let them detach from the breast on their own. </li>
<li>B - Breast<br />
Nurse baby at the breast when possible. There are a variety of reasons why sometimes it is necessary for a mother to pump milk and have it fed through a bottle or feeding tube. Latch issues, at first, are a common reason. Other reasons may include cleft palate or premature birth. However, a baby will be infinitely better at draining the breast and stimulating milk production than any pump will ever be. Some women do not let down easily for a pump. It takes longer to drain a breast from a pump, even when letdown is happening. On average, pumping needs to take place more often than a 'normal' nursing schedule to keep up with a baby's needs. For this reason, baby should be nursed at the breast whenever possible. If latch issues are occurring, they should be resolved quickly, as milk supply usually diminishes with prolonged use of a pump for exclusive draining of the breast. </li>
<li>C - Continue following Cues<br />
Follow baby's cues in continuing of nursing. Nursing patterns will change with the age and development of the baby. It is best to follow his/her hunger cues (rooting, smacking of lips, fussiness). According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization, the 'ideal' length of the nursing relationship is as follows:<br />
- to exclusively breastfeed with no other supplements or other food sources for 6 months<br />
- after the 6 month mark, to supplement breastfeeding with the gradual introduction of solid foods<br />
- to continue to supplement the introduction of solid foods with breast milk for at least the 1st <br />
year of life<br />
- beyond the 1 year mark, breastfeeding continues to provide benefits for both mother and child<br />
it can and should continue for as long as mother and child are comfortable doing so.</li>
</ul>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-9041977141031496272011-09-20T08:33:00.000-07:002011-09-20T08:46:49.701-07:00Pumping and Feeding<span lang="EN"></span><br />
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<div align="left" dir="ltr">Sometimes situations come up where nursing from the breast is difficult. These may include, but are not limited to the following: latch issues (baby won't latch well on the breast), cracked and sore nipples (resulting from poor latch), mother discomfort with nursing (physical pain or emotional discomfort with using her breasts for feeding). Any or all of these can contribute to moms resorting to pumping milk from the breast and feeding it through a bottle.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr"> </div><div align="left" dir="ltr">Pumping and feeding is certainly an adequate way to nurse a baby, when nursing from the breast is not possible. However, moms should be informed that exclusively pumping, without baby nursing at all from the breast, can result in a diminished milk supply. Milk supply is created through supply and demand. As more milk is drained from the breast, the body in turn makes more milk to ‘keep up’. The body will generally not let down as well or as completely from an artificial pump as it will from a baby on the breast. For that reason, supply will eventually diminish if baby is not put back to breast, or if pumping is not increased adequately to reflect baby’s needs. Pumps can help maintain supply for finite time periods, when skin to skin nursing is not possible; however, it rarely makes a complete substitute. Babies are much better at draining a breast than any pump will be, hospital grade or otherwise. Therefore, if pumping and feeding is your only means of breastfeeding, be aware that supply can diminish if not carefully monitored. Pump more often to increase supply. Pump for longer periods. And If at all possible, re-introduce the breast to baby, as it is the BEST way to stimulate milk production and adequately drain the breast. The more often baby is put to breast, the more likely milk supply will fall into the right place.</div><div align="left" dir="ltr"> </div><div align="left" dir="ltr">Below are some good articles and resources on pumping and feeding from KellyMom.com (the author is an International BoardCertified Lactation Consultant):</div><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div><div align="left" dir="ltr"><ul><div align="left" dir="ltr"></div></ul></div><ul><li>For more information on pumping and feeding, what to expect in terms of output when pumping, and ways to increase milk supply while pumping, read the following article:<a href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html</a><br />
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<li><span lang="EN">For more information on establishing and maintaining a good milk supply when baby is not nursing directly from the breast, read the following article:<br />
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</ul>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-14983638146409971402011-08-11T09:18:00.000-07:002011-08-11T09:18:47.069-07:00Breastfeeding and the Law<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Wisconsin has state laws on the books to protect the rights of breastfeeding mothers. Basically, a woman can breastfeed anywhere where she and her baby are permitted to be together. We have federal law that requires empolers to allow breastfeeding mothers the opportunity to express milk for their child for the first year after birth. They must also provide a place to pump, other than a bathroom.</span><br />
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Website:<br />
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Women Food Pregnancy Program (for women of childbearing age):<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A: You should offer the breast first when baby shows signs of hunger or fussiness. It’s the first and best line of response. Early signs of hunger will be displayed by lip smacking, rooting (biting on fists), turning head from side to side, and showing increased restlessness. You will learn to recognize these cues easily as you get to know your baby better. Offer the breast early for easiest feeding. Crying is a late sign of hunger. Often, if feeding is put off, baby will be fussy and will be more likely to feed poorly. If you offer the breast right away when early hunger cues are being shown, baby will be happier, calmer, and more likely to feed well. Nursing when baby is hungry is called, "nursing on demand." Breastfeeding experts agree that nursing on demand is the preferred way to breastfeed. Rigid nursing schedules and following the clock can threaten milk supply.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A: If baby won't take the breast when offered, try to calm the baby with other methods. Below are a few tried and true other ways to sooth a fussy baby, especially in those early weeks. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Some of these are taken from Dr. Harvey Karp's book, <u>The Happiest Baby On the Block</u>. I would highly recommend this as a reference:<br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Baby-Block-Harvey-Karp/dp/0553381466/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350418202&sr=8-1&keywords=the+happiest+baby+on+the+block">http://www.amazon.com/Happiest-Baby-Block-Harvey-Karp/dp/0553381466/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350418202&sr=8-1&keywords=the+happiest+baby+on+the+block</a></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Is it anything obvious: check or change diaper. Is there something scratching, poking baby? Check clothes for anything that might be uncomfortable. Is baby too hot or too cold? The general rule is to dress baby in one layer warmer than what you would be comfortable wearing. Sometimes, just checking the basics associated with general comfort can be a good place to start.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Reduce stimulation: Babies are constantly learning and taking in new information. When in a room with new people, they are looking at and trying to identify with each new face. It is exhausting work. Sometimes they get overstimulated--especially in the later part of the day. Turn down the lights, turn off TV, put baby up on your shoulder, letting them nuzzle (or cry) on your shoulder. Protect them from the world a bit. Find a quieter place if you can. Be patient. It takes time for them to calm sometimes. Sleep is often the 'reboot' button that allows their brain to settle. More tips on getting them sleepy follow.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Swaddle: Wrapping a newborn tightly in a blanket, called swaddling, can help soothe baby. A snug wrap around the body will simulate the feelings the baby had in the womb. It has a natural calming effect. Slings and wraps that hold baby snugly to your body can also be soothing in this way. For techniques on swaddling, look here:</span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSYPqGtFBYQ"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSYPqGtFBYQ</span></a><span lang="EN"><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Swing or provide movement: Gentle, rhythmic movement also helps calm babies by simulating what happened in the womb. When you wrap baby tightly AND move them rhythmically, it simulates that movement they felt in the womb, when mom was walking and moving around during the day, while baby was held snugly inside. Ways to provide gentle movement include dancing or walking with baby held securely in your arms (or a sling). Swaying back and forth with baby held securely in your arms (or a sling). A baby swing or rocking bassinet will also do a good job providing this movement. Rocking together in a rocking chair is also soothing. A ride in the car (in a safe car seat, of course) is another good choice.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Shhhhh: Sometimes it comes naturally, we say shhhh, shhhh, shhhh to baby in their ear. Well, good science has found there’s a reason we do this. Rhythmic loud noise also simulates womb environment by providing the noise that was present all the time in their pre-birth existence. The rushing of mom’s blood through the blood vessels in and around the placenta is loud for babies, in the womb. That same kind of loud rhythmic, white noise is soothing in the early weeks/months, too. You can provide this by saying, "Shhh, shhhh, shhh," loudly in baby’s ear. Sometimes running a vacuum or standing near a running laundry machine is helpful, too. My husband, desperate to help, stood next to one of his loud ‘tools’ in the shop. It did the trick & put our baby to sleep. You will find that when baby is in a loud environment, s/he will often ‘shut down’ and sleep. This is good to use to your advantage with shhh-ing or creating some loud background noise.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Suck—again, offer the breast. The sucking helps soothe babies to sleep. Dads can sometimes offer a finger to suck on, or a pacifier, if baby is not too young. Breastfeeding experts usually advise against using any artificial nipples in the first 4-6 weeks. Talk to your health care provider about this.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Skin to skin contact—Strip baby down to diaper. Take off your shirt. Let baby be close to you, touching your skin. This skin to skin contact helps release hormones in you and in baby that calm and relax you both. Rock in a chair, under a blanket, and let the two of you be in close, skin to skin. Several of the soothing mechanisms will be triggered.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Pressure on the stomach—First and foremost, it is important to reiterate ALWAYS PUT BABY TO SLEEP ON HIS/HER BACK. THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS. That being said, sometimes pressure on the tummy when fussing is helpful in soothing baby to sleep. What we did is put a pillow on our lap, sitting in a good chair or couch, put baby on the pillow on her tummy, gently rocking her back and forth with our knees, and then offering a pacifier, if she wasn’t sucking her fingers. We, of course, had hands on baby to make sure she was securely held. My husband was good at holding baby on his forearm on her tummy and swishing her back and forth, using the other arm as support. This movement coupled with pressure on the tummy helps soothe baby to sleep. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Stay calm – baby can tell if you’re stressed out. Take some deep breaths yourself to reduce your stress level. Put in ear plugs, if it helps. I know being around a crying baby for an extended period of time is stressful. If you have a co-parent/partner/friend around to help, take turns and give the other person a chance to step away & take a walk around the block—get out of the environment. A few minutes of quiet can do wonders to help calm the nerves. If nothing else, if you have no one there to help, put baby where she is safe, in her crib, for a few minutes and step away. It is important that you find a way to calm yourself. Baby can pick up on your stress and react to it, making the situation even worse. NEVER SHAKE A BABY. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> For more info, go here: </span><a href="http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uichildrenshospital/childprotection/pdf/sbsflyerfinal.pdf"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uichildrenshospital/childprotection/pdf/sbsflyerfinal.pdf</span></a><span lang="EN"><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Remember, this won’t last forever. Sometimes as parents and human beings, we think whatever challenge we’re facing will last indefinitely. When a baby is upset, it can feel like it will last forever. IT WON’T. Try to keep this in perspective. Babies get fussy. Babies cry. This is the only way they have to communicate when they are upset. If you can’t figure it out, for the short term, just be empathetic for your baby. Be that soft place to land. Look at her in her eyes and say, "I know you’re hurting. I’m so sorry. I’m here to help you." Just passing that emotion of wanting to help to your baby can go along way. Keep this in perspective. If your baby is inconsolable, call your doctor and see when you can bring him/her into the office next. Always consult a health professional if you’re feeling that something is truly wrong. Trust your gut. Trust those instincts.</span></li>
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Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-49698183913135016412011-05-18T08:07:00.000-07:002011-05-18T08:08:07.779-07:00Low Milk SupplyTechnically, low milk supply is supposed to be rare. However, I have recently heard of several cases of moms having concerns and real issues with milk supply. Here is a link to a book put out by La Leche League, a trusted breastfeeding source. It has all kinds of information about milk supply, how to tell if you are producing enough, and ways to encourrage greater supply. I have not read it, but knowing La Leche League, I would trust it's a good source:<br />
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<a href="http://blog.nurturedchild.ca/index.php/2011/01/30/the-truth-behind-common-breastfeeding-myths/">http://blog.nurturedchild.ca/index.php/2011/01/30/the-truth-behind-common-breastfeeding-myths/</a>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-53341488658566566512011-04-07T09:33:00.001-07:002011-04-07T09:33:52.477-07:00More Benefits to BreastfeedingAnother great link showing the many benefits to breastfeeding...<br />
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<a href="http://www.llli.org/cbi/facts.html">http://www.llli.org/cbi/facts.html</a>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-13249033642815492142011-04-07T08:21:00.000-07:002011-04-07T08:21:50.271-07:00Breastfeeding and Lowered Risk for Autism and ADHD<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Autism and ADHD are childhood developmental disorders, highly talked about in this country. I was doing some reading on breastfeeding rates and both of these disorders and found some interesting conclusions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the handful of studies I’ve read about, increased rates of breastfeeding and longer durations of breastfeeding were linked with lower instances of each of these disorders. Bottom line, reduce your child’s risk by breastfeeding for as long as possible. It would be great to see more research done in both of these areas.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">While the causes and mechanisms of these disorders are still not understood completely, it is encouraging to see that we can reduce risk factors. I’d encourage any mom with concerns about these disorders to breastfeed and continue to breastfeed for as long as possible. A year is the gold standard. However, the benefits multiply even more for nursing beyond a year. And we should remember, any amount of time at the breast is a good thing & should be celebrated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are some links:</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The duration of breastfeeding</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Dutch801SeBdPL-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Dutch801SeBdPL-Regular;">Kądziela-Olech H</span><span style="font-family: Dutch801RmPL-Roman; mso-bidi-font-family: Dutch801RmPL-Roman;">*, </span><span style="font-family: Dutch801SeBdPL-Regular; mso-bidi-font-family: Dutch801SeBdPL-Regular;">Piotrowska-Jastrzębska J:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://www.advms.pl/roczniki_2005/volumes/54_Kadziela_Olech_H_Duration%20of%20breast.pdf"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.advms.pl/roczniki_2005/volumes/54_Kadziela_Olech_H_Duration%20of%20breast.pdf</span></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.drmomma.org/2009/12/babywise-linked-to-babies-dehydration.html">http://www.drmomma.org/2009/12/babywise-linked-to-babies-dehydration.html</a><br />
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I'd steer clear of any measure that stresses scheduling. Breastfed babies do better when you feed on demand. The AAP supports this viewpoint.Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-73394908733650921592011-02-16T08:40:00.000-08:002011-04-13T09:04:03.932-07:00Top Ten Reasons for Breastfeeing<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">There are a lot of good reasons to breastfeed. Here is my top ten list of reasons why I love breastfeeding:</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Breastfeeding boosts a baby’s immune system with antibodies, from the mother, that will help fight illness. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bottom line, breastfed babies will get sick less often, and when they do get sick, it will usually be for a shorter duration. This happens for as long as a child is breastfed. Less ear infections. Less stomach illnesses. Less hospitalizations for illnesses.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When baby is sick, I know she’s getting the best source of hydration, nutrition, and ‘medicine’. When I have had sick babies at home, pretty much all they want to do is nurse and sleep. They can do both simultaneously, and this ensures they are well hydrated. They get my antibodies, which helps fight off the illness quicker. It helps comfort into sleep, which is what they need to get better. Breastmilk is digested quickly, so I know that some nutrients are getting ‘in’ even when diarrhea and vomiting are happening.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Moms who breastfeed have a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancer. I have breast cancer in my family history. Both of my grandmothers died of the disease. I am so happy that breastfeeding my girls has helped lower my risk of getting this disease. The longer a mother nurses, the greater the preventative benefit to her.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Babies who are breastfed are at lower risk of becoming obese or developing diabetes. I come from an overweight family. I have diabetes in my family history. Thankfully, both girls have been very ‘normal’ in their growth and development. And I know it helps them lower their risk of obesity down the road. Babies who nurse naturally follow their hunger cues better. They eat slower, allowing their bellies to tell them when they’re full. This, in turn, develops a lifelong habit of eating to fullness, not just ‘finishing a plate’.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Breastfeeding provides lots of skin to skin contact between mom and baby, which helps bonding between mom and baby happen. It is a very natural way to become close to your baby.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Breastfeeding is cheap. Outside of a few supplies that will be helpful along the way, like maybe a few nursing bras and/or a breast pump, you can breastfeed your baby without any other costs. Formula is expensive. And the way food programs are designed, particularly the WIC program, more real food (fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, milk, cheese, and canned meat) is provided for breastfeeding moms and breastfed babies. </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Breastfeeding travels easy. You don’t have to pack bottles & formula. It’s all right there with you. Throw a diaper and some wipes in a small bag and you can go out with your baby for a long time. Bottle feeding requires lugging around much more stuff. </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Breastfed babies reportedly have higher IQ (intelligence) than formula fed babies. I know I could have used a few extra IQ points in school. I’m glad to be giving my girls the best boost I can in this area.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You and baby can sleep while you’re nursing, especially in the early days after delivery. Baby will eat and sleep a lot in the first weeks of life. If you can be home with your baby during that time, it provides an excellent opportunity to rest and regain strength. Provided you can have some help from family & friends with other household tasks and sibling care, you can lay down and sleep with baby while s/he is nursing. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It feels wonderful to rest with baby. (But do look up safe ways to sleep with baby *<a href="http://www.kellymom.com/parenting/sleep/familybed.html#linkssafety">here</a>*.)</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Breast milk changes as the baby grows to help meet his/her nutritional needs. Even as baby transitions to solid food and cow’s milk, the smaller amount of breast milk contains higher concentrations of antibodies to prevent disease. The fat and nutrient content change as baby ages. No need to research different types of formula and read fine print, just nurse, it’s all in there!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other Reputable Resources:</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><br />
Spangler, Amy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(2006). <u>A Parent’s Guide to Breastfeeding.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cincinnati, Ohio: Specialty Lithographing Co.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://www.llli.org/NB/NBbenefits.html"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.llli.org/NB/NBbenefits.html</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.kellymom.com/parenting/sleep/familybed.html#linkssafety">http://www.kellymom.com/parenting/sleep/familybed.html#linkssafety</a></div>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-71324129848299659752011-02-15T20:26:00.000-08:002011-02-15T20:26:01.577-08:00The Womanly Art of BreastfeedingThis book is an awesome resource. I had been introduced to it in my meetings at La Leche League as sort of, "The Bible of Breastfeeding." I would highly recommend it for new moms and nursing moms alike. New moms, you could probably borrow it from a library as well, but if you like it, do yourself a favor and buy a copy:<br />
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or find it at your favorite book vendor!!Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-69405976102620316142011-02-15T19:58:00.000-08:002011-02-15T20:03:54.476-08:00No Guilt TripsSince this is a new blogsite, I just wanted to make something clear from the get go... this is not a place for guilt trips. I think all moms do the best they can to provide and care for their kids. I happen to love breastfeeding, but know that for a variety of reasons, it doesn't always work. I do <u>not </u>wish to make <em>any</em> mother feel badly or inferior for their experiences. I only wish to educate and make breastfeeding easier and more of an attainable goal for as many people as possible. I will share information here that has to do with all around baby and mom care too, so it isn't all about breastfeeding. That said, breastfeeding will be a key focus, as I am employed as Peer Breastfeeing Counselor in Door County, WI. I will share this site with moms I serve. Please feel free to join in the conversation.Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-5711761179304977112011-02-14T09:26:00.000-08:002011-02-16T06:54:06.579-08:00The book "Best Milk" by Kate Carothers, Illustrated by Jessica ScheberlClick on the link below to learn about a great new book about breastfeeding. Geard toward children, this book will help all members of the family get acquainted with the changes that come when welcoming a new nursing baby into the family.<br />
<a href="http://www.bestmilkbook.com/About_Us.html">http://www.bestmilkbook.com/About_Us.html</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.bestmilkbook.com/About_Us.html">Best Milk</a> by Kate Carothers, Illustrated by Jessica ScheberlTerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352232706420892.post-29240843003240453312011-02-14T09:05:00.000-08:002011-02-14T09:05:41.151-08:00Slings<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Tahoma", "sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">The other thing that is great for moms, especially nursing ones, but really any, would be a good sling. Now, Target sells some, but I'd recommend some other brands that I trust more. Target sold the Infantino sling that was recently recalled for safety issues (<a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10177.html">http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10177.html</a>)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I've had lots of experience with "Over the Shoulder Baby Holders." This is a padded ring-style sling. These were sold at the hospital where I delivered both girls. Of all the varieties of slings I've used, they've been the most useful and versatile. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Over the Shoulder Baby Holder is no longer manufactured, but I found some comparable ones below.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Original-Maya-Wrap-Padded--Black/dp/B000JT0VTC/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1296233650&sr=1-5" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.amazon.com/Original-Maya-Wrap-Padded--Black/dp/B000JT0VTC/ref=sr_1_5?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1296233650&sr=1-5</span></a><br />
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I would not recommend any slings that look loose or pouchy. Here is an example: <a href="http://www.target.com/Karma-Baby-Organic-Cotton-Twill/dp/B001TEGPGO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=baby+sling&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-11&qid=1296233879&rh&searchRank=target104545&id=Karma+Baby+Organic+Cotton+Twill&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.target.com/Karma-Baby-Organic-Cotton-Twill/dp/B001TEGPGO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=baby+sling&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-11&qid=1296233879&rh&searchRank=target104545&id=Karma+Baby+Organic+Cotton+Twill&node=1038576%7C1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0</span></a><br />
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They need to be adjustable to hold baby high up on the body, with head out, mostly. Not safe to be buried deep or loose in a low fitting sack.<br />
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Any ring sling would be a good buy. I'd stay away from some of the new fangled ones. <br />
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Moby Wraps, as I said, are nice early on. I used it a bunch with my second in the first couple of months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The baby stays in very securely. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are particularly nice when they're light and little & sleep a lot. You can really move around (or sit) easily with them snuggled in well. Here is a link from amazon:<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Moby-Wrap-Original-Carrier-Chocolate/dp/B000X4WORU/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1296234084&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">http://www.amazon.com/Moby-Wrap-Original-Carrier-Chocolate/dp/B000X4WORU/ref=sr_1_1?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1296234084&sr=1-1</span></a><br />
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But for ease of use, length of use, and the money spent, I do think the ring carriers are a better buy. Just my opinion though. Moby wraps are very 'popular' right now.<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /></span>Terihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495176538309305566noreply@blogger.com0