MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'advantages'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:33:23 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734354&cid=t_215100_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fnew-adhd-drug-advantages-and-drawbacks.php What have Hitler’s troops and ADHD children got in common? Well, they were/are both on amphetamines! The troops had to have energy to perform their ‘blitzkrieg’ and the ADHD kids need them to focus. It is no secret that GIs in WWII were given amphetamines to combat fatigue. The ADHD psychostimulant drugs which contain amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are now getting a bad press because of their nasty side effects, especially as they can become addictive and lead to drug abuse. A new non-stimulant drug Tenex used for ADHD has now hit the scene. Tenex and ADHD Tenex is a drug for high blood pressure which helps the arteries to relax allowing the heart to beat more easily. Basically the drug acts on the prefrontal cortex of the brain and lessens the impact of incoming s... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734354 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4734354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636441&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysician-attacked-on-message-board-because-commenters-believed-his-wife-got-special-treatment-for-her-cancer%2F2011.03.25 A Well Blog post series in the NY Times, written by Peter Bach, MD, an attending physician at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, chronicle’s his experiences with his wife’s diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer. As painful as it was to read of Bach’s wife’s breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, I found reading the comments section on the first few posts to be equally difficult. The comments ranged from supportive to downright vitriolic, as patients took the opportunity to vent at doctors and a medical system that they perceive gave Bach’s wife better access to treatment than theirs. The bitterness that comes through these comments is astonishing, but should not be. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Blog That Ate Manhattan* (S... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636441 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:00:13 +0100 4636441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105121&cid=t_215100_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2009%2F12%2F15%2Fwhy-buy-open-source-free-emr-software%2F Yes, I completely understand the irony of the title. That’s the beauty that is open source software. I’ve often talked about my fandom for open source software and it seems that open source EMR software is finally gaining some significant momentum. As I was looking over the Open EMR website I stumbled upon a page created by the Open Source Medical Softare organization about the advantages of OpenEMR (an open source EMR package). I found the list interesting and so here’s my modified version of their list of OpenEMR advantages that should apply to any well done open source EMR: Corporate buy-outs – I’m sure that Misys EMR users will appreciate this one. It’s never fun when your EMR software is bought out by someone else. Bankruptcy – This is simil... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105121 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:43:11 +0100 3105121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039751&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbest-breastfeeding-health-news-of-2009%2F The news in 2009 highlighted several benefits of breastfeeding for both breastfeeding mothers themselves and their nurslings. Here are some of the top stories: Photo courtesy of Nicolas Raymond 1. Heart health for breastfeeding mothers. A study of 140,000 post-menopausal women revealed several heart health benefits of breastfeeding. Women who breastfed their babies had lower incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Women who breastfed for seven months or more were significantly less likely to develop heart disease. Women who breastfed for a cumulative 12 months or more in their lifetimes had a 10% lower incidence of heart attack, stroke, or heart disease later in life. 2. Lower risk of breast cancer for women with family history. The New York Times reported on a new... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039751 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:15:46 +0100 3039751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2834243&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fcue-the-applaus%2F Some women breastfeed for the health benefits for their babies and themselves. Some women breastfeed for the cost savings. Some women do it as part of a parenting style. And some women do it for a combination of those reasons. Me? I do it for the applause. My happy toddlerYesterday my 14-month-old nursed on one breast, popped herself off, sat up and clapped! Then she leaned in and hugged me before she switched to the other side. When she was done on that side, she popped herself off again, sat up, clapped, and hugged me again! When she saw my delight at this “game,” it continued for several repeat performances. She doesn’t say many words yet, but I could swear she was saying, “Thanks for the milk, Mom! I love you!” Post from: Breastfeeding 1-2-3 (Source: Breas... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2834243 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:54:40 +0100 2834243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2803867&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ffeed-the-mother-who-feeds-the-baby%2F In celebration of my 1,000th post here at Breastfeeding 1-2-3, I want to share a very happy story I came across. You might remember this post I wrote for Blog Action Day last year on Breastfeeding and Poverty (read it if you haven’t already — it’s one of my better posts if I do say so myself ). In that post I shared what I learned about how a malnourished mother should continue breastfeeding and not wean and give her baby f*ormula. I remembered that information as I started to read a post by Mary at Owlhaven.net on her sister Sophie’s medical mission in Ethiopia (you can read my review of Mary’s book A Sane Woman’s Guide to Raising a Large Family and check out her newly released book Family Feasts for $75 a Week: A Penny-wise Mom Shares Her Recipe for C... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2803867 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:54:01 +0100 2803867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774596&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-the-security-blanket%2F My family just moved from a rental home to a new home we purchased one town away. Out of all my family members, I would say my 13-month-old has handled the move the best. Not only has she survived, she has thrived. She is excited about all the new places to explore and she thinks we’re on a grand adventure. The beloved security blanket by Barron I believe that breastfeeding allows her the ability to thrive in this new environment because breastfeeding (and the closeness with me) is a constant. She knows that she is free to explore but she can always come back to the security and safety of snuggle time with Mama. My older children are handling the transition well, but the baby is absolutely loving it. It hasn’t bothered her to change bedrooms or beds. She nurses to sleep and nur... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774596 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:55:02 +0100 2774596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667414&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-as-a-lifesaver-in-emergencies%2F Welcome to the August Carnival of Breastfeeding in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, 2009! The theme for La Leche League’s celebration is “Breastfeeding: Prepared for Life.” Breastfeeding prepares mothers and babies to deal with life’s emergencies: a natural disaster, war, epidemic, or time of political and economic unrest. Breastfeeding provides vital protection for infants in an emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports: In 2004 alone, major emergencies affected nearly 40 million people, including 5.8 million children under the age of five, in 55 countries. The main causes of death among children during emergencies are the same as those occurring among otherwise disadvantaged populations, namely malnutrition, diarrhoeal diseases, acu... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667414 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:37:49 +0100 2667414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2610903&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-prepared-for-life-theme%2F The August Carnival of Breastfeeding coincides with World Breastfeeding Week the first week in August. Do you have thoughts on La Leche League’s World Breastfeeding Week theme: “Breastfeeding: Prepared for Life”? Perhaps breastfeeding helped you in the wake of Hurricane Katrina or another natural disaster. Maybe nursing helped you cope with a medical crisis? Did breastfeeding allow you and your child to undertake a trip you might not have otherwise? Please email me your post on “Breastfeeding: Prepared for Life” by July 27, 2009, for consideration for the blog carnival on August 3, 2009. As a reminder, here are the guidelines that will increase the chances a post will be selected for inclusion in the carnival: – A well-written, grammatically correct post �... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2610903 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:44:43 +0100 2610903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553015&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fi-want-to-remember-today%2F Today my husband took my older girls to a major league baseball game while I stayed home with my 11-month-old. The minute her sisters (i.e., the entertainment) left she started fussing! Who wants to stay home with boring old mom anyway?! Now I say this in the most loving way possible: this child is like a dog, if only in the sense that she goes to the door, bangs on it with her hands and yells until I say we’re going out! She wants to be where the action is, there’s no mistaking that. My baby in the Baby Jogger strollerSo we headed out the door for a nice long walk. I put her in the Baby Jogger, and of course then she was all smiles! Part way through the walk she fell asleep and I stopped to read a book on a park bench underneath a pepper tree. When my daughter woke up flushed... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553015 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:13:04 +0100 2553015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473226&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fa-mystery-illness-identified%2F Sometimes being a mother means being a detective. My 10-month-old had a restless night last Saturday. On Sunday she was fussy and not much interested in eating solid food, which was unusual for her. I chalked it up to teething because I could see two new teeth poking their way through the top gums. Photo by Joana CroftTeething was ruled out later that night when she spiked a fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The next morning I started to get really worried — what would cause a fever and disinterest in food, but no runny nose, vomiting, or diarrhea? Had she managed to swallow something she shouldn’t? I started researching by reading the fever information at AskDrSears.com. Roseola sounded like a possibility but it didn’t explain why my little one didn’t want solids. T... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473226 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:35:29 +0100 2473226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452414&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-quote-more-than-just-milk%2F This rather shocking quote affirms everything I have always felt about breastfeeding. You can’t replace breastfeeding with formula, or even breast milk with formula; they simply aren’t equivalent. That doesn’t make formula “bad” nor should it make formula-feeding mothers feel guilty. It acknowledges that breastfeeding is part of an intimate relationship between mother and child. Quote graphic by boroda003 To reduce breastfeeding to milk is like reducing sex to semen. – Rachel Myr, Lactnet list facilitator, named “Midwife of the Year 2008″ in Norway, as quoted in Lactnet Post from: Breastfeeding 1-2-3 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452414 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:58:11 +0100 2452414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452415&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ftips-for-infant-car-trips-mom-to-mom-18%2F This latest installment in the Mom-to-Mom question and answer series deals with advice for families planning a car trip with a baby. After reading The Value of Traveling with Your Baby, reader Christina asked the following question: I am actually taking my first trip with my 4 month old this weekend to a wedding. It will be a 7 hour car drive - any advice for the car trip? And on a tangent - any advice for breastfeeding in a dress or am I doomed for separates? Great question! When my first daughter was four months old we drove from Boston to Detroit and the trip went really well. Car trips with a baby take just a little advance planning. Hopefully other readers will chime in with their advice, after I get started with these tips: 1. Build in extra time for the trip. I have learned from exp... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452415 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:10:03 +0100 2452415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447473&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fthe-value-of-traveling-with-your-baby%2F While it’s not always easy to travel with a young baby, the rewards of doing so are great! I recently traveled to Newport Beach, California, for a La Leche League conference and I took my 10-month-old with me. It was a grand adventure being away for the weekend and my daughter made a developmental leap — something I have noticed happening with each of my three children when we travel! My 10-month-old playing in a box of books Some of the benefits of traveling with a baby: ~ The extra stimulation from new places and new faces when we travel has led to new words or first steps for my children at all different ages. This time my daughter went from taking a few wobbly steps here and there to becoming an official “walker”! ~ When you see new places, things and people, y... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447473 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:16:55 +0100 2447473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414758&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fwhat-nursing-made-possible-today%2F Last fall my family purchased a share in a Community Supported Agriculture farm (CSA). It’s been a wonderful thing. The kids like to have a “feast” from the organic fruits and vegetables we get in the basket delivered from the farm to our pick-up site. They enjoy old favorites like apples and pears, and make new favorites like kohlrabi (in lemon, olive oil, and salt). Photo by Piovasco Today we got the opportunity to visit the farm to pick strawberries out in the field. The field trip (forgive the pun) showed the kids exactly where their food grows. The experience was educational and tons of fun! There’s nothing quite like setting loose a 10-month-old in a row of strawberries and watching her pick her own berry and pop it in her mouth! When she tired of that activi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414758 Sun, 17 May 2009 04:55:37 +0100 2414758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382285&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fguidance-on-swine-flu-and-breastfeeding%2F Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) have issued strong guidance on the importance of breastfeeding for protection against the H1N1 swine flu. The CDC states, “Infants who are not breastfeeding are particularly vulnerable to infection and hospitalization for severe respiratory illness.” Photo courtesy of Furya Thus, the CDC urges new mothers to initiate breastfeeding early and to feed frequently. Mothers already breastfeeding should continue to do so, even if they become ill. Formula feeding should be avoided or minimized and breastfeeding maximized. In the Health News Digest, USBC Chair Joan Younger Meek, MD, MS, RD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC, recommends breastfeedng in emergency situations such as a swine flu o... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382285 Sat, 02 May 2009 05:55:40 +0100 2382285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353770&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fheart-health-for-breastfeeding-mothers%2F Researchers have long known that breastfeeding mothers benefit from less incidence of breast and ovarian cancer and type II diabetes than formula-feeding mothers. A new study shows yet more strong correlation between breastfeeding and lower rates of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Photo courtesy of Karen Barefoot Nearly 140,000 post-menopausal women were studied in the Women’s Health Initiative. According to the Vancouver Sun (via One Small Step for Breastfeeding…), the study revealed breastfeeding’s heart health benefits on three levels: 1. Risk Factors. Women who breastfed their babies had lower incidence of the following three risk factors for heart disease: diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. 2. Cardiovascular Disease. Women who had never breastfe... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353770 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:16:02 +0100 2353770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347825&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ffree-postpartum-contraception%2F What’s the free postpartum contraceptive option for women? It’s called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM). I have written about the pros and cons of LAM before, so this time I want to highlight a comprehensive article on LAM (PDF) offered for free by USAID Global Health eLearning Center and the ACCESS Family Planning Initiative. A little birth control humor by TreyevanThe informative four-page brief is designed to help health care professionals offer LAM guidance in their maternal, child, and family health care practices, but it would be helpful for any woman who wishes to practice LAM. I like how the article uses LAM as a springboard to discuss exclusive breastfeeding, family planning, child spacing, a return to fertility, and transitioning to other appropriate contracept... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347825 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:02:51 +0100 2347825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347827&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fpremature-infants-thrive-on-breast-milk%2F A groundbreaking program at UC San Diego Medical Center encourages mothers of premature infants to initiate lactation and express breast milk to provide for their preemies who cannot suckle at the breast full-time or even part-time. The CBS interview linked to below reveals fascinating information about the life-saving benefits of breast milk for pre-term babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. What’s even more interesting is that the expressed breast milk provides a benefit not only for the babies but for their mothers as well! Cathy Robinson, the mother of premature twins Naomi and Caldwell, explained: You can’t be there [physically in the NICU] all the time. So it was my way to be able to be there for them all the time. I’m providing for them. This sentiment echoes... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347827 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:04:40 +0100 2347827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306796&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fnursing-to-the-rescue%2F I cannot count the number of times that breastfeeding has helped me soothe an injured child. We have weathered our fair share of injuries, ranging from a scraped knee, to a pebble stuck in a child’s forehead, to a knocked-out tooth! Each time nursing has allowed me to calm the child enough to assess the injury. Photo by Sophie, scol22, sxc.hu It’s a known phenomenon that breastfeeding provides pain relief. Nursing also provides a welcome distraction from the injury, and comforts the child through the rhythmic sucking and through close contact with the mother. I had the unfortunate opportunity to be reminded of all this the other day. My 8-month-old was standing up on the carpeted bathroom floor and holding on to the side of the bathtub. She lost her footing and struck her upper... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306796 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:23 +0100 2306796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306808&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fmilk-sisters%2F My oldest two girls tandem nursed for several months. While tandem nursing eased the transition to having a new baby in the house, and my first child showed little jealousy toward her baby sister, that relationship could not stop the inevitable sibling rivalry as the children grew older. My girls are six and four now. They love to play together, and seemingly love to squabble! Photo of sisters by shoothead Yesterday though, I got a glimpse of the bond that tandem nursing and attachment parenting has built between them. The conversation went like this: Me: “[4-year-old], do you want sour apple or strawberry (organic pressed fruit)?” 4: “Sour apple.” 6: “I wanted sour apple!” 4: “Okay, you can have sour apple and I will have strawberry.” Me: &#... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306808 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:58:35 +0100 2306808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306809&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-burden-or-blessing%2F Myth: Breastfeeding chains mothers to a nursing chair for endless hours and smothers them with the weight of a nursing pillow and a needy baby. It’s a burden, a sacrifice made by martyr mothers for the health of their babies (and the health of the mothers, if that is even recognized at all). Reality: Let me tell you what appears to be a well-kept secret. How can I put this? Oh yeah. Breastfeeding is awesome! Sure the health benefits for baby and mother are great, and the secondary benefit of being able to soothe a tired, cranky, or hungry baby is great too. The little-celebrated additional benefit is that breastfeeding also gives mothers the freedom to do activities that they enjoy! Right from the start I learned that breastfeeding gave me the freedom to walk out the door without a c... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306809 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:30:07 +0100 2306809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284387&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fthe-sleep-hormone%2F Everyone warns new mothers about the sleep deprivation, yet it still comes as a shocker because you simply can’t fathom what it means to get up every couple of hours with a newborn night after night. Luckily, breastfeeding provides a secret weapon for sleepy mothers: the hormone cholecystokinin (CCK). Photo by Hector Landaeta When the baby suckles, the mother releases CCK. The hormone infusion relaxes her and readies her to drift off to sleep again. If mother and baby are co-sleeping, the mother might even drift off before the baby finishes the feed! What a peaceful experience compared to getting up to prepare a bottle, sitting up to feed, placing the baby back in a crib, and finally climbing back in bed to attempt to fall back asleep after that wide-awake period, without the benefit... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284387 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:42:51 +0100 2284387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284388&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Feight-months%2F Nicole, also known as Baby on the Go, turned eight months old this week. To celebrate, she learned to climb up the bottom step of the stairs. She was not quite sure what to do once she got there, but she was thoroughly proud of herself nonetheless. Today she moved on to pulling herself up to standing by holding on to the toilet seat (lovely — we practiced hand-washing after that) and pulling toilet paper off the roll. I had finally cured my now 4-year-old of enjoying the thrill of unraveling all the toilet paper, apparently just in time for Nicole to take over the responsibility! As far as nursing goes, we are still going strong, day and night. Nursing has helped us get through a recent ear infection, and what seems like weeks of teething. I will be SO happy to see those top two tee... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284388 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:30:15 +0100 2284388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256019&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fpoll-results-food-allergies-and-the-breastfed-baby%2F The results of the poll on allergies and breastfeeding were quite telling and the comments were helpful and insightful, especially for all those dealing with allergies in the breastfed baby. Frankly I was surprised at the number of nurslings with known or suspected allergies and the number of mothers coping with an elimination diet. An even 1/3 of respondents said that yes, their nurslings have food allergies. These pyramids (in honor of the USDA food pyramid LOL) illustrate the distribution of the 148 votes. Let’s be clear though — breastfeeding is wonderful for babies with food allergies. Do not interpret these results to mean that breastfed babies are more likely to have food allergies, because in fact the opposite is true! To learn more about the protective effects of brea... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256019 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:30:54 +0100 2256019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2168086&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FI7TlWG6HQco%2F Actress Salma Hayek took a humanitarian trip to Sierra Leone in an effort to fight preventable deaths from tetanus. Whether you are pro- or anti-vaccine, the piece is fascinating, in particular because Salma Hayek talks passionately about breastfeeding. ABC News reported: Hayek’s daughter, Valentina, turned 1 before the trip and the actress spoke about the importance of breast-feeding, especially in underdeveloped countries such as Sierra Leone. In fact doctors there say that because malnutrition is so rampant they would like to see women in Sierra Leone breast-feed for two years. But such behavior is rare. The reason? Men urge their wives to quickly stop breast-feeding because of cultural mores that forbid sexual intercourse with breast-feeding women. In the video coverage, Salma Ha... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2168086 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:05:52 +0100 2168086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065601&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FA0AhSt_lVEg%2F Sometimes a mother expecting another baby worries about how her first child will feel about the time the mother spends nursing the new baby. I can say from experience that it works out just fine (have a set of toys and books and snacks at the ready for nursing sessions, and use the time to cuddle with and read to your older child). Eventually, your child might even come to appreciate the convenience of nursing, just like my 4-year-old has. We had this conversation yesterday: 4-year-old: “Mom, let’s play the elf game when we get home.” Me: “Okay, after I get Nicole back to sleep.” 4-year-old: “No, Nicole wants to play!” Me: “We’ll see.” 4-year-old (inspiration striking): “You could nurse Nicole! Nurse Nicole! You can nurse Ni... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065601 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:00:48 +0100 2065601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061654&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FxD3_6ytwcpI%2F My third baby slept well as a newborn, better than my other two. She “slept through the night” within weeks, if you count sleeping the requisite five hours in a row as “sleeping through the night” when it takes place from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.! I did not wake her to nurse as I knew she was getting enough milk by her wet and dirty diaper output, and her appropriate weight gain. I was not about to ruin a good thing! Once the school year started in September though, my first grader and preschooler began bringing home every illness to make the school rounds, including The Cough That Won’t Go Away. Thanks to the immune-boosting powers of breast milk, Nicole fared the best of us, even avoiding influenza altogether in spite of her not getting a flu shot and in spite... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061654 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:22:11 +0100 2061654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040453&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fcl2dbXts5No%2F A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined weight gained during pregnancy and the elimination or retention of that weight postpartum. The authors concluded that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months as recommended can help most women return to their pre-pregnancy weight by six months postpartum. The study also addressed one of the concerns from a previous review of similar studies in that it took into account the pre-pregnancy Body Mass Index (BMI) of the women studied. Basically it concluded that women who were heavier before pregnancy were the most likely to continue to struggle with weight postpartum. The study also concluded that exclusive breastfeeding resulted in lower postpartum weight retention in all women. Women who gained a reasonable amount of wei... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040453 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:25:59 +0100 2040453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035983&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FGvhRyZwqqUw%2F Woman admiring my baby: “She looks so healthy!” Me: “Thank you!” Woman: “Are you nursing her?” Me: “Yes.” Woman (nodding knowingly and approvingly): “She looks so healthy!” * * * * * Interactions like those refuel my tank. Sometimes it gets discouraging to hear stories of women harassed for breastfeeding in public, and to hear criticism of women who promote breastfeeding, and to see such low rates of breastfeeding initiation and continuation. What a pleasant surprise to be complimented and acknowledged for breastfeeding! Tags: compliment, four-month-old, infant health, motherhood, nursingShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035983 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:25:54 +0100 2035983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1998920&cid=t_215100_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F11%2F29%2Fgladwells-outliers-is-an-outlier-itself%2F If you want a nice beach read (in November) that’s filled with light anecdotes, lots of “truthiness” and Wikipedia-based references, then I highly recommend Malcolm Gladwell’s new Outliers: The Story of Success. In it, you’ll learn such bold proclamations as: Talent takes practice (and lots of it) Success takes luck Success also takes access to social advantages Emotional intelligence (or, as Gladwell calls it, “practical intelligence”) is more important than IQ So if you wanted the summary of the McDonald’s version of these McLite insights, there you have it. I just saved you $17, because Gladwell adds little to these observations other than stories that nicely highlight his points. There’s little critical thinking here, or ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1998920 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:38:49 +0100 1998920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1952450&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fw2qG_tqnaXc%2F Photo credit: Breastfeeding 1-2-3 reader Tanya — thanks for showing how breastfeeding is beautiful! Tags: breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-picture, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952450 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:53:51 +0100 1952450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921238&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F0AENw9Y_ECo%2F ~ La Leche League co-founder Betty Wagner Spandikow passed away last weekend. She served as Executive Director of LLL for many years, and I was particularly impressed by this about her: Betty initiated flex hours and a family-friendly workplace in the ’60s, long before they became the popular perks they are today. Business hours at the La Leche League International office were set to allow mothers to be home with their children after school. Betty’s ideas about work teams and home offices were also far ahead of their time. Keep in mind that year-end donations to LLL are being matched by generous donors, so it would be a lovely tribute to Betty to make a donation in her honor. ~ A new study of over 100,000 interviews with parents from the National Child Health Study revealed th... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921238 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:21:49 +0100 1921238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873220&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F8ffMS2fdlGg%2F Today b5media Health and Wellness bloggers write on a fall theme of Harvest. What better time to discuss reaping the rewards of breastfeeding! There is a lot of debate in the breastfeeding community about whether it’s better to say “breast is best” or “breastfeeding is the norm” (and there is increased risk with formula-feeding). Any way you say it, there are many ways breastfeeding benefits baby, mother, the family, and even society in general! Benefits for Baby ~ A meta-analysis of several studies found “There is good evidence that breastfeeding reduced infants’ risk of ear infections by up to 50 percent, serious lower respiratory tract infections by 72 percent, and a skin rash similar to eczema by 42 percent. Children with a family history of asthm... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873220 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 07:01:58 +0100 1873220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451998&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F293558999%2F A Chinese policewoman who recently gave birth is helping the earthquake disaster relief in China by breastfeeding eight infant quake victims in addition to her own baby. The Citizen reports: A newspaper in Chengdu, the capital of quake-hit Sichuan province, devoted a special page to the 29-year-old woman, calling her a “hero.” The woman from the quake-ravaged town of Jiangyou has just had a child herself, the Western Urban Daily said. She is nursing the children of three women who were left homeless by the quake and are too traumatised to give milk, as well as five orphans, the report said. The babies who lost their parents have been put in an orphanage which does not have powdered milk, it said. Amazing what a life-saver breastfeeding can be in an emergency, and how wonderful that thi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451998 Mon, 19 May 2008 15:21:58 +0100 1451998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450428&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F292500421%2F Breastmilk: 100% nutrition in a handy little package. – as seen on a CafePress.com bumper sticker for sale (no affiliation to Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Tags: activism, breastfeeding, breastfeeding-quote, lactation, lactivism, LactivistShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450428 Sat, 17 May 2008 21:38:48 +0100 1450428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446252&cid=t_215100_93_f&fid=36200&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.jammedph.com%2Fim-now-on-a-semi-dedicated-hosting%2F Last November 2007, I made a switch to paid hosting account from enjoying almost a year of service from my free host for worries of losing my site as I’ve experienced from my previous free hosts. Recently, this blog and my whole hosting account were on hiatus. I had experienced two account suspensions from my web host (WebHostingBuzz) and as I’ve already stated, site suspension is one of the worst nightmares a blogger could experience. The suspensions were due to server (CPU) resource abuse. Apparently, some poorly-scripted WordPress plugins that I’ve been using caused most of the server resource abuse. It’s painful to see how my blog income abruptly fell from it’s usual over $10 per day to only $6 per day. This has made me decide to upgrade my account to a se... Jammed: Full into Capacity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446252 Fri, 16 May 2008 09:53:27 +0100 1446252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440086&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F289539349%2F A study for the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases revealed new ideas about the ability of breastfeeding to prevent rheumatoid arthritis. BBC News reports: They found women who had breastfed for 13 months or more were half as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis as those who had never breastfed. Those who breastfed for between one and 12 months had a 25% decreased risk. The study also found that simply having children and not breastfeeding did not seem to protect the women against developing rheumatoid arthritis. More study is needed in this area to determine exactly what role breastfeeding and lifestyle choices play in the prevention of rheumatoid arthritis. In the meantime, add this to the list of reasons extended breastfeeding is beneficial for both mother and baby! Tags: angela white, ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440086 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:24:53 +0100 1440086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426855&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F285357842%2F Given that physicians recommend breastfeeding for at least one year and beyond, it is assumed that at some point sooner or later, the breastfed baby will have new baby teeth! Some nursing moms and babies sail through that transition without problems, and even benefit from the soothing that breastfeeding can provide a teething baby. But what about the moms who start to notice tooth imprints in their nipples? The baby isn’t biting exactly, but those pesky teeth are getting in the way of mom’s comfort. This happened with a reader who writes: My 10 month old son is not really biting me while nursing, but clamping down with his two new top teeth. Each of my nipples have sores in the shape of his teeth. I believe he is nursing the way he always has, but now that he has teeth he is cl... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426855 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:18:11 +0100 1426855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423760&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F284802169%2F Researchers just released results from a study of 14,000 children over the course of six-and-a-half years (the abstract claims it’s the largest randomized trial ever conducted in human lactation!) The study attempted to determine whether any associated link between breastfeeding and IQ is due to breastfeeding alone, or the differences between mothers who choose to breastfeed and mothers who formula-feed. To take out the differences between mothers, the 14,000 mother-baby pairs were divided randomly into two different groups, one of which was given encouragement to breastfeed and one of which was not. The encouragement group was more likely to breastfeed and to do so exclusively. Children in the encouragement group scored 5% higher on IQ tests and did better academically. Researchers ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423760 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:54:50 +0100 1423760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1418615&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F282650612%2F A newborn baby has only three demands. They are warmth in the arms of its mother, food from her breasts, and security in the knowledge of her presence. Breastfeeding satisfies all three. – Grantly Dick-Read, author of Childbirth without Fear: The Principles and Practice of Natural Childbirth and Natural Childbirth, among others Tags: breastfeeding, breastfeeding quotes, Grantly Dick-Read, lactation, newbornShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1418615 Sat, 03 May 2008 09:23:23 +0100 1418615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1415029&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breastfeeding123.com%2Fbest-of-the-breastfeeding-blog-for-april-2008%2F There is something for everyone (breastfeeding or not) in the mix of the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 highlights from April 2008: ~ Free Pattern for Sewing Your Own Crew Neck Over-the-Head Baby Bibs ~ Judge Denies FLDS Request to Keep Mothers with Nursing Babies ~ World Health Day 2008: Protecting Health from Climate Change ~ Breastfeeding Basics Checklist for a Good Breastfeeding Latch ~ Gentian Violet and Grapefruit Seed Extract as Thrush Remedies ~ Breastfeeding and International Travel ~ Top Five Breastfeeding Interviews Tags: baby-bibs, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, free-pattern, gentian violet, grapefruit seed extract, lactation, latch, sewing, thrush, travelShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1415029 Thu, 01 May 2008 21:51:09 +0100 1415029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1399440&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F277711478%2F When Los Angeles County officials issued a warning about co-sleeping with an infant, National Public Radio host Larry Mantle opened up the topic for a 35-minute discussion on AirTalk on KPCC 89.3 (listen here). In addition to Deanne Tilton Durfee, director of the Los Angeles County Interagency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, guests included co-sleeping advocate Dr. William Sears, co-author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, Dr. Charles Sophy, Medical Director for the L.A. County Department of Childen and Family Services, and Dr. James J. McKenna, Director of the Mother-Baby Behavioral Sleep Lab at The University of Notre Dame and author of Sleeping with Your Baby: A Parent’s Guide to Cosleeping. One of the most important ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1399440 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:15:42 +0100 1399440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356459&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F266064851%2F Mother and son in Niger; Photo credit IFRC/John Haskew La Leche League (LLL) and the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) joined together today in celebration of World Health Day 2008. The theme chosen by the World Health Organization for World Health Day 2008 is Protecting Health from Climate Change, and LLL and WABA put together a statement showing how breastfeeding protects both health and the environment. In particular, the statement notes how: ~ Unlike formula-feeding, breastfeeding requires no manufacturing plants ~ No packaging for breast milk is needed ~ Both corn- and soy-based formulas require heavy use of farmland for feeding, grazing and harvesting ~ The livestock sector generates significant greenhouse gas emissions and is a major source of land and water degradation... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356459 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:25:00 +0100 1356459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356460&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F265924877%2F In the “CDC Health Information for International Travel 2008″ the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers an entire chapter (available on-line) on Breastfeeding and International Travel. I found the sections on breastfeeding mothers and vaccines, and breastfeeding and antimalarial medications, to be most interesting. Of course, be sure to check with your doctor for more information, and consult the LactMed database about any medications as well. Tags: anti-malarial, breastfeeding, international travel, lactation, malaria, vaccinations, vaccinesShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356460 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 22:02:47 +0100 1356460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1353121&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F264771908%2F Earlier this year the American Public Health Association (APHA) released a summary of its most recent public health policies. One policy, adopted in late 2007, recognizes “Breastfeeding as a fundamental public health issue.” The APHA breastfeeding policy summary states that the policy: Affirms that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life with continued breastfeeding for at least the first one or two years of life is the biological norm, and that all alternative feeding methods carry health risks in comparison, with rare exceptions. Recognizes that breastfeeding is viewed as a public health issue and insists that maternal and child and comprehensive public health policies include attention to breastfeeding protection, education, promotion and support. Identifies... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1353121 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 22:38:24 +0100 1353121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349928&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F264047698%2F 1. Health benefits for baby. 2. Health benefits for mom. 3. Bonding (even if it’s not always a glowingly happy experience for mom, the baby certainly feels secure and loved through breastfeeding)! 4. The contented, milk-drunk gazes from nursling to mother — an unspoken “thank you.” 5. Portability. Whether you’re comfortable nursing in public or prefer to find a quiet place to nurse, the milk is always with you! What do you consider some of the best things about breastfeeding? Leave a comment! Tags: breastfeeding, friday five, lactation, motheringShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349928 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:33:57 +0100 1349928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322440&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F256734155%2F This latest question relates to the discussion we had recently about promoting breastfeeding to pregnant women. Dear Angela, I have a friend who is on bed rest and will probably have premature multiples. I gently asked whether she plans to breastfeed and she responded with comments about how she isn’t sure but she’s sick of strong pressure from very pro-breastfeeding women. She says she’ll commit to at least 4 weeks of “trying,” but I could already hear excuses in her explanation, such as “I’m really tiny and I don’t think my body will produce enough”, and “I’ve heard they actually don’t want you to breastfeed premies because the babies don’t get all the nutrients they need, plus they can have trouble latching on... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322440 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:11:51 +0100 1322440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1242400&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F237748534%2F A celebrity quote I read the other day got me wondering about breastfeeding and weight gain or loss. Oscar-winning actress Rachel Weisz, who currently stars in the comedy Definitely, Maybe, told The Sun: ‘I feel sexier after having a baby. I think you feel a lot more confident and much more appreciative of your body and what it’s capable of doing. I’ve got a lot more respect for it.’ She added, ‘When I stopped breastfeeding I gained some. It took me more than a year to get back to where I was.’ Source. I hear both sides from breastfeeding mothers: (1) some mothers say they have difficulty losing weight while breastfeeding, and (2) some mothers say they gained weight when they stopped breastfeeding and were not burning as many calories per day. What was ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1242400 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:46:50 +0100 1242400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1240303&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F237223090%2F Breastfed babies are less likely to have certain cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in adulthood than their bottle-fed counterparts, researchers reported at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007. “Breastfeeding babies offers them long-term heart-health benefits,” American Heart Association news, November 5, 2007. Tags: American Heart Association, American Heart Month, breastfeeding, cardiovascular disease, heart, heart-health, lactation, scientific studiesShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1240303 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 22:53:31 +0100 1240303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1226873&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F234092140%2F Fascinating news out of Perth, Australia, as researchers report that human breast milk contains stem cells that potentially could be harvested to treat all manner of injuries and diseases. ScienceAlert quotes molecular biologist Dr. Mark Cregan: We already know how breast milk provides for the baby’s nutritional needs, but we are only just beginning to understand that it probably performs many other functions. Journalist Catherine Madden sums up Dr. Cregan’s theory on the “developmental guidance” that he believes breast milk provides: He says that, in essence, a new mother’s mammary glands take over from the placenta to provide the development guidance to ensure a baby’s genetic destiny is fulfilled. Dr. Cregan explains: The point is that many mothers see milks as i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1226873 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:15:39 +0100 1226873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1170269&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breastfeeding123.com%2Fmilk-bank-progresses-to-finals-vote-again-for-the-win%2F Jennifer and Tanya report that the Mothers’ Milk Bank of New England received enough votes in the IdeaBlob semi-finals to make it to the final round! The Milk Bank is one of eight finalists competing for the $10,000 prize, so your vote is needed in this final round. Vote now! Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1170269 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:31:26 +0100 1170269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1012529&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F181218142%2F Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1012529 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:47:33 +0100 1012529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009645&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F180756133%2F Is intelligence determined by nature or nurture? The latest breastfeeding study reveals that nature (genetic makeup) and nurture (breastfeeding) work together to develop a child’s IQ. In children with a particular variant of the FADS2 gene (as 90% of children have), breastfeeding increases intelligence. Breastfed children with the gene variant score an average of seven points higher on intelligence tests than their formula-fed counterparts. For a geneticist’s take on this news, read the clear explanation offered by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei at Eye on DNA. Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009645 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:47:59 +0100 1009645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=967210&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F173001712%2F It is a time of transition for my family, and this is one of those times I am glad I am “still” breastfeeding. When life is full of changes, breastfeeding remains a constant element and a reliable comfort to a nursing child. In anticipation of this crazy week, I have lined up some fantastic guest bloggers. First up is Kendra, a nurse who shares her knowledge about diabetes and the breastfeeding mother. And in addition to the guest posts, stay tuned later in the week for my entry in the “This I Believe” essay collection for this month’s Carnival of Breastfeeding! Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=967210 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:00:43 +0100 967210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=967211&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F173001713%2F Hi there. Kendra here from Diabetes Notes, a fellow blogger at the science and health channel. Being a nurse, I can’t tell you how many times I have heard the words, “I know I can’t breastfeed after I have the baby, I’m a diabetic.” And I can’t count how many times I have said, “the heck you can’t.” There are proven benefits to both the baby and the diabetic mommy who breastfeed. What are they you ask? Let me give you a few… 1. Babies that are breastfed have a reduced risk for developing diabetes later on in life. 2. Prolonging the introduction of cow’s milk in genetically at risk babies may also give them a “leg up.” 3. Moms who are insulin dependent will most likely use less insulin while breastfeeding and it i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=967211 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:00:00 +0100 967211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=945597&cid=t_215100_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F168905472%2F Public health leaders say the weight of the scientific evidence for breast-feeding has grown so overwhelming that it is appropriate to recast their message to make clear that it is risky not to breast-feed. Breast-Feed or Else By Roni Rabin The New York Times, June 13, 2006 Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=945597 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:54:11 +0100 945597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=807031&cid=t_215100_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F145511958%2F5_facts_colleges_forget_to_tel.html College lectures have yet to cultivate entrepreneurial brains – and it shows as Americans backslide in competitive global markets. For one thing, we stall mentally ... because traditional lectures work against the human brain. It doesn’t have to be that way.Dr. Robyn McMaster and I plan to spark vibrant graduate roundtables by rejuvenating curiosity about how humans harness brainpower for entrepreneurial leadership.We’ve just created a Master level Brain Based course to teach this fall for Entrepreneurial Leaders at the University of Rochester‘s Center for Lifelong Learning. The course opens with the question ... What does it take to become an entrepreneurial learder? In response we'll write a book together - titled... Brain Based Learning and Leading ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=807031 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 15:32:13 +0100 807031