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 'angela'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:23:54 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4944540&cid=t_315533_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FITJ523nRjp8%2F This article was written for extra credit by a student in my recently concluded virology course. by Ian Blubaugh A team at MIT has been able to use a genetically engineered virus to help build carbon nanotubes, microscopic cylinders that are integral in constructing high-efficiency solar cells. These nanotubes had proven difficult to construct due to their small size, and traditional techniques were doing a poor job. However, a virus that was custom made for the job was able to build the nanotubes relatively easy and with a significantly higher level of efficiency and is a promising new technology for the environmental industry. Angela Belcher, a researcher of Biological Engineering at MIT, believes that viruses can help us build a smarter and better future. She was inspired by the disco... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4944540 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 01:05:23 +0100 4944540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237831&cid=t_315533_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fbreast-surgeon-dr-angela-lanfranchi-describes-birth-control-pill-molotov-cocktail%2F Breast surgeon Dr. Angela Lanfranchi describes the use of the estrogen-based birth control pill as a “Molotov Cocktail” for breast cancer and cites data that young women who start the pill (classified as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization) before age 20 years have a 1000 percent increased lifetime risk of breast cancer. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237831 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:42:40 +0100 4237831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183239&cid=t_315533_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fstudy-reports-nurse-practitioner-angela-sarro-good-diagnosis-spine-surgeon%2F A new Canadian study being reported in a leading nursing journal is reporting that nurse practitioner Angela Sarro is just as good as spine surgeons indiagnosing the etiology of back pain. The study did not address the research question of whether the nurse practitioner’s operative outcomes were similar to a spinal surgeon’s. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183239 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 03:48:17 +0100 4183239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831329&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fangela-kinsey-saves-feral-cats-daily-do-gooder%2F Angela Kinsey (of NBC’s The Office) recently became the face of a new PSA for Alley Cat Allies. She hopes to direct attention to all those who have helped or fed stray cats. Apparently I’ve done it, you’ve done it, and your neighbor has done it (40% of us have, to be exact). These alley cat allies also want to spread the idea of Trap-Neuter-Return – a program that helps control feral cat populations and improve kitty-cat health. We applaud these efforts, because cats are cool. But we’ll never love them as much as Angela on The Office does. photo: Nikki Nelson/WENN.com Post from: BlissTree Angela Kinsey Saves Feral Cats: Daily Do-Gooder (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831329 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:30:40 +0100 3831329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726595&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-its-wrong-to-call-drug-seekers-a-micropopulation%2F2010.07.05 I don’t know what’s going on with American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) lately, but it’s disheartening. Their abdication of responsibility and engagement during the healthcare reform debate was depressing. Then there was a rigged poll designed to elicit a predetermined result. Now I see a bizarre op-ed piece in USA Today entitled “Opposing view on drug addiction: Don’t make us ‘pain police’” and authored by ACEP President Angela Gardener. An excerpt: The patient-physician relationship is sacrosanct, demanding candor and trust. In the emergency department, trust is built in nanoseconds because patients and doctors do not have prior relationships. Knowing that any pain prescription will be entered into a large, public database might p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726595 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3726595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726596&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Femergency-medicine-dilemma-risk-malpractice-or-overtesting%2F2010.07.05 Emergency physicians are in a dilemma. Risk missing a diagnosis and be sued, or be criticized for overtesting. Regular readers of this blog, along with many other physicians’ blogs, are familiar with the difficult choices facing doctors in the emergency department. The Associated Press, continuing its excellent series on overtesting, discusses how lawsuit fears is a leading driver of unnecessary tests. Consider chest pain, one of the most common presenting symptoms in the ER: Patients with suspected heart attacks often get the range of what the ER offers, from multiple blood tests that can quickly add up in cost, to X-rays and EKGs, to costly CT scans, which are becoming routine in some hospital ERs for diagnosing heart attacks … … and the battery of testing may be paying off: A few... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726596 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:00:59 +0100 3726596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718398&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-highlights-from-the-new-media-academic-summit%2F2010.07.01 I recently spoke at the panel on transparency at Edelman’s New Media Academic Summit. Ben Boyd was the moderator and Ellen Miller from the Sunlight Foundation was my fellow panelist. Reviewing some of the #nmas10 tweets from the audience, I figured I should provide some links for the anecdotes I mentioned: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center CEO Paul Levy’s blog is still the starting point when talking about transparency in medicine today. I had the chance to speak with him a few years ago. Ed Bennett has done an extraordinary job following hospital social media adoption and highlights effective new media policies as well. Hospitals are using twitter and billboards to broadcast emergency department waiting room times. This is not without risk, as billboards may not clarif... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718398 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3718398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714446&cid=t_315533_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FFqkAyZSwyTE%2F Is anyone surprised? German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet has approved legislation that will require drugmakers and insurers to negotiate prices of new drugs based on cost-effectiveness, PharmaTimes reports. However, the bill would also allow drugmakers to set unilateral prices if agreement with insurers is not reached after 15 months. The legislation must still be approved by the Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, which this month backed proposals to increase rebates paid to manufacturers on patented drugs but also set price limits, PharmaTimes notes, adding that the measures could go into effect by January and save about $2 billion next year. The 5.3 percent rise in drug spending last year by public health insurers - which cover over 70 percent of Germany’s 82 million po... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714446 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:05:08 +0100 3714446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683560&cid=t_315533_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fpresident-american-college-emergency-physicians-claims-fear-malpractice-suits-unneeded-tests%2F Dr. Angela Gardner, President of the ACEP, says that fear of lawsuits is an overriding reason that ER physicians order so many tests. ER physicians Drs. Jeffrey Kline, Angela Mills, and Jeffrey Schaider also give their thoughts. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683560 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:32:05 +0100 3683560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984783&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fxa6w9YSpjHE%2F I expected and got some pushback about my post comparing the Berlin Wall to the wall along our southern border. Happily, it was more civil than the reactions I often get when I talk about immigration and free movement of people. One fair comment focused on the key distinction between the Berlin Wall and our border wall: the direction the guards were facing. From the perspective of the state, it’s easy to conceive of border guards facing “in” or “out”—and those facing in suggest much worse than those facing out. But from the perspective of the individual, what matters is whether or not the border guards are facing you. Our border wall keeps Mexicans and Central Americans from freedom and a better life precisely the way the Berlin Wall did East Ge... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984783 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:25:34 +0100 2984783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2812462&cid=t_315533_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fvc_n1W4f-RQ%2F Angela Moore creates adorable beaded jewelry that is chic and affordable. You can check out her entire line of jewelry online at AngelaMoore.com. In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September), she created a collection of jewelry featuring white beads with the teal ribbon. Fifteen percent of the net proceeds from the collection are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) all year long. Image: Angela Moore And now, we are giving you a chance to win another piece from the collection — the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Petite Bracelet. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and/or tweet this contest and leave us the link to your tweet below. Your comment (or tweet) automatically enters you into the contest, which runs through Friday, September 25, 2009 at... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2812462 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:32:33 +0100 2812462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790313&cid=t_315533_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FfyaopALIyTw%2F Earlier this week, we conducted a giveaway offering the Ovarian Cancer Awareness bracelet from Angela Moore. With the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection, 15% of the net proceeds are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund all year long. Thanks to everyone who participated. The winner is Kristy, who commented: Healthy tips- try to walk as much as possible, drink water when you can, and find little ways to enjoy life… it doesn’t have to be stressful Image: Angela Moore And now, we are giving you a chance to win another piece from the collection — the Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness pendant. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and tell us about your favorite piece of jewelry. Your comment automatically enters you into the contest, which runs through F... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790313 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:46:04 +0100 2790313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778510&cid=t_315533_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxCJXCNCZQPM%2F As you might know, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Today, we are giving you an opportunity to win a pretty piece of jewelry from the Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection. Angela Moore creates beautiful bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces and more. Since 2004, Angela Moore has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer research Fund to raise awareness of ovarian cancer by creating a special collection of jewelry that symbolizes new beginnings. With the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection, 15% of the net proceeds are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund all year long. The OCRF funds research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. To learn more about ovarian cancer, please visit OCRF.org. Image: Angela Moore This beaded jewelr... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778510 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:32:48 +0100 2778510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227623&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F6n0MkMBH0Ks%2F Here is a reminder that the new Rhode Island law protecting breastfeeding in public takes effect today, March 1, 2009. This law is in addition to the existing Rhode Island laws excluding breastfeeding mothers from disorderly conduct laws, and requiring employers to provide a safe, private place to breastfeed or pump. The entire text of the enacted bill reads: 23-13.5-1. Breastfeeding in public places. – A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public. 23-13.5-2. Remedies. – In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may: (1) Afford injunctive relief against any person, entity or public accommodation that commits or proposes to commit a violation of this chapter; and (2) Award compensatory damages and reasonable attorney’s fees a... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227623 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 08:01:12 +0100 2227623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104783&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F6SIJk1N9uSs%2F Photo credit: benklocek Tags: angela white, breast, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-picture, naked, newborn, nipple, skin to skin, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104783 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:22:41 +0100 2104783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991706&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F3pKf-iKPRxw%2F Photo credit: NataPics Tags: angela white, nursing-mother, pumping, wordless-wednesday, working-motherShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991706 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:57:18 +0100 1991706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1930465&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FDa5pROpmnZM%2F Photo credit: ar.go.naut Tags: angela white, baby, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-picture, infant, nhs, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1930465 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:51:00 +0100 1930465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1895653&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FnVbjhYE5cio%2F Photo credit: ar.go.naut Tags: activism, angela white, breast, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-picture, lactivism, nhs, poster, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1895653 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:32:46 +0100 1895653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1852750&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FEzEunTcWp4Y%2F Are you participating in the Nestle-Free Week starting today, October 4, 2008? For more on the why and how of the Nestle Boycott and Nestle-Free Week in particular, visit Baby Milk Action’s Nestle-Free Week planning page. Tags: angela white, baby milk action, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, formula, lactation, Nestle, Nestle-boycottShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1852750 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:31:23 +0100 1852750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1845173&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FUwe0QTsSez0%2F Photo credit: scariepants Tags: angela white, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-picture, toddler nursing, toddler nursing photo, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845173 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:20:23 +0100 1845173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1826278&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Ft5slzxg2Rxg%2F Photo Credit: viralbus Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826278 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:15:37 +0100 1826278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802962&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FqEG8cnJhGPI%2F Photo credit: Mike Hanlon Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1802962 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:06:53 +0100 1802962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1782972&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FcG55_biKTzo%2F Photo credit: rabble Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1782972 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:03:48 +0100 1782972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1764309&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FNJhkrnnVPd8%2F Yet another study recently showed that breastfeeding helps fight breast cancer by reducing a breastfeeding woman’s risk of developing certain types of breast cancer. Still, it remains critical to fight breast cancer through the funding of breast cancer research, education, screening, and treatment. I am proud to say my sister Jill McNabb has committed to the cause by agreeing to participate in the Breast Cancer 3-Day — a 60-mile walk over the course of three days — and raising at least $2,200 in donations in the process (her goal is actually $3,000 and she’s raised $1,800 so far!) Jill will be part of the Washington, D.C. event starting on October 3, 2008. She explains why she feels so passionate about supporting breast cancer awareness: I am walking in support of e... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1764309 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:15:52 +0100 1764309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760242&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fi8sDfuap65k%2F Photo credit: Alexander Tundakov Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760242 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:53:15 +0100 1760242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760243&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FwpJemcDnYMA%2F Nicole is almost seven weeks old now and I’ve already breastfed her: ~ at the midwife’s and doctor’s offices ~ a wedding ~ a pool party ~ a La Leche League meeting (of course!) ~ in various parking lots ~ at the grocery store ~ while house hunting ~ and yesterday at the first PTA meeting of the school year. For me, it is convenient to be breastfeeding. It means I can go anywhere, anytime, without having to think about whether I have enough supplies for the trip (as long as my purse is packed with enough diapers). And the best part is my baby is content in all of those new places! When I went to the pool party, everyone complimented me on what a “good baby” Nicole is. All babies are “good” — but Nicole was quiet and contented because I breastf... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760243 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:37:43 +0100 1760243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750454&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FeqbFOfwGOTI%2F I learned at The Twinkies today that Saint Giles is the patron saint of breastfeeding, and that September 1 is the feast day of Saint Giles. The Saints Index explains that Saint Giles led “a lifestyle so impoverished that, legend says, God sent a hind [an adult female red deer] to him to nourish him with her milk.” So the next time someone harasses you for breastfeeding in church, smile sweetly and tell them you are sure Saint Giles is smiling down upon you. Share This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750454 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:26:12 +0100 1750454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750456&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FpkCNMLjCGU4%2F There is still plenty of time to sign up for the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008! So far there are 105 sites registered in five different countries (Canada, United States, France, Cyprus, and Luxembourg). Reminder details: The Quintessence Foundation plans the 8th annual Breastfeeding Challenge, scheduled this year for October 11, 2008. Basically it’s a friendly competition to promote breastfeeding: This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on” at 11am local time. Last year’s event involved 5,383 babies at 230 sites across Canada and the United States! Registration is open now for this year’s event. Visit the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008 invitation f... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750456 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:41:21 +0100 1750456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1747024&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F15s_uKIiB8w%2F In breastfeeding terminology, a baby’s “frenulum” is the membrane that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth. A short frenulum is called tongue-tie (technically, “ankyloglossia”), and tongue-tie can interfere with successful breastfeeding. There remains controversy among medical and lactation professionals about whether or not a short frenulum should be surgically clipped. For more information on tongue-tie, see: ~ AskDrSears.com ~ DrGreene.com ~ Kellymom.com Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, frenulum, lactation, short frenulum, tongue-tieShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1747024 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:44:40 +0100 1747024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1742979&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fdq9qcNNHenc%2F Note to self: If you lean in to inspect a painful white spot on your nipple, and hand-express to see if it is a plugged duct, you might just get a squirt of breastmilk in the eye. Tags: angela white, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding humor, new-motherhoodShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1742979 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:35:17 +0100 1742979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739542&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FspzdNb4xPUw%2F Photo credit: mjiscrazy Tags: angela white, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding task force, New-Mexico, sign, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739542 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:34:28 +0100 1739542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1734319&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F5JA8vc9J7l4%2F The controversy over the California Milk Processor Board’s objections to the “got breastmilk?” parody of the “got milk?” campaign got me thinking about human consumption of cow’s milk. Then I read an email on Lactnet that referred to cow’s milk as “bovine infant milk” and that really got me thinking. ~ Is it cruel and unethical to separate calves prematurely from their mothers in order for cows’ milk to be collected for human consumption? Do you have a moral objection to it? Do you also object to eating meat or wearing leather, or are those entirely different issues? ~ Are humans not meant to consume milk specifically designed with particular proteins and antibodies for baby cows? I am just raising the questions; I don’t kn... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1734319 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:05:42 +0100 1734319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1730792&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FUcm0SmVdUsA%2F As students young and old head off to school this September, we’re calling for Carnival of Breastfeeding submissions related to the subject of Learning about Breastfeeding. Potential subjects include: - Books on breastfeeding - Taking a breastfeeding class during pregnancy - Training to become a breastfeeding peer counselor, La Leche League Leader, or lactation consultant - Attending a breastfeeding support group - Breastfeeding education in the schools: elementary school, high school, nursing school, or medical school - A person who taught you about breastfeeding by her example or by being of support to you. If you would like to submit your own post on Learning about Breastfeeding, email me your submission by September 15, 2008, for consideration for the carnival on September 22, 2... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1730792 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:52:37 +0100 1730792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1720604&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FFBeBoRKjDnQ%2F By: Daquella Manera Tags: angela white, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-photos, breastfeeding-pictures, lactation, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1720604 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:24:28 +0100 1720604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1714251&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fwkmft6j5gus%2F Thelma and Louise? Lucy and Ethel? Have you given your “girls” a nickname? Does your nursling have a special name for your breasts? My breasts — and I am sure the world really needs to know this — are called “mum-mums” (interestingly, the same as the name for nursing, “mum-mum,” while the breast milk is called “mum-mum milk,” as opposed to cow’s milk). As a child (long after I weaned) I called my mother’s breasts Mount Fujis! Leave a comment and humor us with your own nicknames! Tags: angela white, breast, breastfeeding humor, breasts, humorShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1714251 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:01:41 +0100 1714251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1711881&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fw-kmAiGCFnw%2F Unfortunately there have been several confrontations over nursing in public over the last couple of weeks: 1. La Senza lingerie store in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Approximately 50 people gathered at the lingerie store to support breastfeeding in public: The protest was in support of a London, Ont., mother who says she was humiliated by La Senza staff who took exception to her breastfeeding her seven-month-old-son at the Windsor store’s checkout line in June. Allison Loblaw said she was shocked when a clerk told her breastfeeding was not allowed in the store but she could use a changeroom in the back. Ms. Loblaw has filed a complaint with the Ontario Human Rights Commission. 2. H&M store in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Manuela Valle organized a nurse-in at an H&M sto... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1711881 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:33:23 +0100 1711881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709798&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FXAhzB-LqGt4%2F From The Breastfeeding Answer Book: Caused by postpartum hemorrhage so severe that the blood loss irreversibly damages the pituitary gland, Sheehan’s syndrome can cause breastfeeding failure. Other symptoms include loss of pubic and underarm hair, inability to tolerate cold, low blood pressure, and atrophy of vaginal tissue, as well as subsequent infertility. p. 569. For more see: ~ Birthsource.com ~ “Infant Insufficient Milk Syndrome Associated with Maternal Postpartum Hemorrhage” (abstract) from the Journal of Human Lactation Tags: angela white, birth, bleeding, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, hemorrhage, lactation, postpartum, pregnancy, sheehan's, sheehan's syndromeShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709798 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:05:46 +0100 1709798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709799&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F6gZTRPeunu0%2F La Leche League recently celebrated its 50th year of mother-to-mother breastfeeding support. I am curious — have you ever attended a meeting? Have you ever attended a La Leche League meeting? Yes, I'm a leader Yes, I'm a leader applicant Yes, more than one meeting Yes, and I'd like to go again Yes, it was helpful but I won't go again Yes, but I didn't enjoy it No, but I'd like to No, I have no interest in attending one View Results Leave a comment with your opinion as well! Has La Leche League been helpful to you? What would you like to see change in La Leche League? Are you a leader and if so,... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709799 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:53:24 +0100 1709799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709800&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FFFq0lNBDA5M%2F Nearly 200 voters expressed their opinions on the age, if any, that breastfeeding in public becomes in appropriate. I was glad to see that 35% of voters felt that nursing in public is always appropriate. I was surprised to see 6% of voters say it’s never appropriate. The overall breakdown: Vote in the new poll in the side bar! Tags: angela white, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, newborn, nursing in public, poll, poll-results, survey, toddlerShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709800 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:43:23 +0100 1709800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1705021&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FpXoCMkigADY%2F By Dao Hodac Tags: angela white, baby, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-photos, lactation, side-lying, side-lying position, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705021 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:28:59 +0100 1705021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696470&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FzbAPQR3BF-g%2F Yesterday organizers announced the launch of the second annual Synchronized Breastfeeding Worldwide event! The event has been dubbed “The 2008 Breastfeeding Olympics” in honor of the Olympic Games and this year’s World Breastfeeding Week theme: “Mother Support: Going for the Gold.” On October 11, 2008, mothers in countries around the world will breastfeed their children starting at 11 a.m. local time. The date happens to coincide with the Quintessence Foundation’s eighth annual Breastfeeding Challenge (which already has 56 registered sites in Canada, the United States, and new participating country Australia!) Tags: angela white, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding olympics, lactation, olympic games, olympic games 2008, synchronized breastfeeding worldwid... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696470 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:51:04 +0100 1696470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1693962&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FtT9G7hug3j8%2F My newborn and I had our first “official” outing (other than to the offices of the pediatrician or midwife) on the day she turned three weeks old. We attended the community talent show at the local library, which I was pleased to see had a huge display of breastfeeding information (see above) in honor of World Breastfeeding Week! The talent show was so great. There is nothing cuter than: a 3-year-old belting out How Great Is Our God, a 4-year-old barely whispering the ABCs, another 4-year-old humming the Indiana Jones theme song, and a darling girl tap dancing on industrial carpeting in the library rec room! My own 6-year-old did an abridged reading of the book Chrysanthemum. I could not have been prouder and I wouldn’t have missed it for anything! It did take a lot of co... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1693962 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:02:37 +0100 1693962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1693963&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FS5kQa7Yfk8U%2F Vasospasm is a constricting of the blood vessels in the nipple. Due to poor latch and compression of the nipple by the baby, vasospasm causes the nipple to turn white (and possibly then blue and then red) and results in throbbing, stabbing or burning pain. Vasospasm is also associated with Raynaud’s phenomenon (a sudden narrowing of the arteries). For resources on vasospasm, see: ~ “Nipple blanching and vasospasm” by Kellymom.com ~ “Seeking Relief,” NEW BEGINNINGS ~ “Brrrr…ouch! It’s the season for Raynaud’s” at the Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog ~ “Treatment for Raynaud’s” by Dr. Jack Newman Tags: angela white, breast, breast feeding, breastfeeding, lactation, nipple, nipple blanching, raynaud's, raynaud's phenom... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1693963 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:43:41 +0100 1693963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1686601&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FrGv9hOz-k0s%2F By: Qole Pejorian Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-picture, lactation, latch, tongue-tieShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686601 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:54:46 +0100 1686601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1683525&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FFXpnvgwJdig%2F Baby Milk Action is planning Nestle-Free Week surrounding this coming October 4, 2008. For more on the why, when and how of the Nestle Boycott and Nestle-Free Week in particular, visit Baby Milk Action’s Nestle-Free Week planning page. Tags: activism, angela white, baby formula, baby milk, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, formula, lactation, lactivism, Lactivist, NestleShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1683525 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:34:31 +0100 1683525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1679665&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F5dHPFpSP-rc%2F A new Colorado breastfeeding law goes into effect on August 5, 2008. The Workplace Accommodations for Nursing Mothers Act reads in part: 8-13.5-104. Right of nursing mothers to express breast milk in workplace - private location - discrimination prohibited. (1) An employer shall provide reasonable unpaid break time or permit an employee to use paid break time, meal time, or both, each day to allow the employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for up to two years after the child’s birth. (2) The employer shall make reasonable efforts to provide a room or other location in close proximity to the work area, other than a toilet stall, where an employee can express breast milk in privacy. (3) An employer that makes reasonable efforts to accommodate an employee who chooses to exp... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679665 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:47:20 +0100 1679665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677401&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FzVPJYr7YDhI%2F Continuing the Breastfeeding Product Reviews series (see Medela Nipple Shields and Traditional Medicinals Mother’s Milk Tea if you missed those), this week’s product for review is Soothies Gel Pads for Nursing Moms. I have heard mothers recommend Soothies for sore nipples during the early days of breastfeeding. Have you tried them? Did they help with nipple pain? What was your experience — would you recommend them to a friend? Please leave a comment — short, long, good, or bad! Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, gel pads, lactation, nipple-pain, nursing, soothiesShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677401 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:14:01 +0100 1677401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677402&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FBMRnvA5Jb6Y%2F According to The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book): “Certain herbs and medications are sometimes used to stimulate lactation or boost a mother’s milk supply. Substances that stimulate the body to produce milk are called galactagogues. Your La Leche League Leader or a board certified lactation consultant can provide more information about their use. Taking medication to stimulate or increase milk production will require a prescription from your doctor.” p. 305. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, domperidone, galactagogue, lactation, reglanShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677402 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:51:37 +0100 1677402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677403&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FCtNdiBIZDLs%2F World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated from August 1 to August 7, 2008. If you are looking for a last minute way to mark the occasion and raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding, check out this helpful list of ten low cost or no cost ways to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, compliments of the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington (State). Check out the coloring page or take the Marvelous Mammals Quiz. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, WBW, WBW 2008, World Breastfeeding Week 2008, World-Breastfeeding-WeekShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677403 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:39:40 +0100 1677403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671884&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F352072585%2F A few months ago my kindergartner took a field trip to a farm. She came home excited to tell me all about how the baby cows are separated from the mama cows so the farmer can collect the cows’ milk for humans to drink. When I expressed my horror at little calf nurslings being separated from their mothers, my daughter insisted, “But it’s okay, Mom! They get powdered milk and they love it! I got to feed a baby cow a bottle and she sucked it right down!” I tried to wrap my head around the irony of baby cows getting formula, and I tried to explain to my daughter that the calves would prefer to drink their mamas’ milk, and that that milk is specially designed for them, and has all the antibodies and nutrients that they need. “No really Mom! They love the form... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671884 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:21:11 +0100 1671884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668764&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F351051449%2F Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, latch, newbornShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668764 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:43:10 +0100 1668764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1661037&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F348909203%2F Good Morning America aired an interesting piece on cross-nursing this morning. I thought it was quite balanced. I liked hearing the well-spoken mothers who were interviewed and I appreciated seeing the La Leche League position presented. In addition to the video clip the article is available on-line. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding-video, cross-nursing, Good Morning America, lactation, wet-nursingShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1661037 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:14:05 +0100 1661037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1657415&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F347047829%2F Here I am, mother of three, with nearly six years of breastfeeding experience, a year-and-a-half as a breastfeeding counselor, and nearly two years writing this blog. You would think I would know how to prevent any and all breastfeeding problems. Really though, the problems I have dealt with over the years are the reason I became a breastfeeding counselor in the first place. And this time around, while I could not prevent problems, I knew better how to deal with them. 1. Painful latch. For the first few days, I winced as the baby latched on. I checked for a good latch, and everything seemed okay. I could tell she was transferring milk well (jaw movement, swallowing, and subsequent wet and dirty diaper output). The pain also lessened after the initial latch, and improved when the transition... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1657415 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:36:14 +0100 1657415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655742&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F346154032%2F Three and a half years had passed since I last nursed a newborn, and it turns out I had forgotten some things: 1. How those tiny flailing hands get in the way of latching on. 2. How I always manage, accidentally, to drop food crumbs on the baby’s head. 3. How it’s a learning experience for both mom and baby, no matter how many other babies mom has nursed. 4. How much help and support mom and baby need (and not just with breastfeeding — with everything!) 5. How helpful (restful!) it is to master the side-lying position. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, friday five, lactation, newborn, nursingShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655742 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:26:55 +0100 1655742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655743&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F346154033%2F As I sobbed at the end of a movie the other day, two things occurred to me: (1) The Other Boleyn Girl is probably not the best choice for postpartum (or pregnant) viewing, and (2) I must be experiencing the change in hormones that accompanies the transitional milk coming in. Sure enough, with the very next nursing session, I felt a sensation of letdown and watched my baby suck and swallow vigorously as she received more milk that she had been getting when it was the liquid gold colostrum alone. For first-time moms it can take three to four days for the milk to begin transitioning to mature milk. With second or later births, it might take two to three days. For me, with this third birth, the transitional milk started coming in exactly 2.5 days after the birth. Tags: angela white, breast fee... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655743 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:19:46 +0100 1655743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649364&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F343820683%2F Tags: angela white, baby, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, newborrn, photos, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649364 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:54:45 +0100 1649364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640384&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F341469851%2F Independence is the topic for this month’s theme day here at the Health and Wellness Channel. When I first heard the topic, it struck a chord with me. I felt a little rant welling up on this subject. You see, I get the distinct impression that some people associate breastfeeding with a dependence on the mother. An unhealthy dependence, one that somehow keeps the child unnaturally close and clingy and unable to separate or venture out to explore and make friends with confidence. It irks me when I sense that, because I have found the exact opposite to be true. Breastfeeding, and the attachment parenting philosophy that often accompanies it, can give children the self-confidence and security to be independent! The nursling feels safe to run off to explore a new situation because she kno... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640384 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:48:31 +0100 1640384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1635248&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F338183945%2F Nicole Marie White 7 pounds, 2 ounces 19.5 inches Born Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 2:51 a.m. At home, in the water. Our first nursing session lasted a blissful hour. I am happy and feeling well! More details later! Tags: angela white, beastfeeding blog, birth, breast feeding, breastfeeding, home birth, lactation, pregnancy, water birthShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1635248 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:23:21 +0100 1635248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631685&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F337629070%2F That’s right folks, at 38 weeks 1 day, my bag of waters has broken! It’s been about two hours and all I feel is some pressure, back pain, and the occasional mild contraction. I’ll update when I can (hopefully with good news and even a baby name!) Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactationShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631685 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:15:00 +0100 1631685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631686&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F337099107%2F As we approach Breastfeeding Awareness Month this coming August, my thoughts return to the issue of nursing in public. Polls in the past have touched on various aspects of this issue. You can see voters’ thoughts on nursing in public in general, using a nursing cover, and carrying a copy of the state breastfeeding laws regarding nursing in public. What I want to know now is your answer to the harder question of whether there is ever a time when breastfeeding in public becomes in appropriate. Does the age of the nursling matter? Are you comfortable with seeing someone nurse a six-month-old in public but not a one-year-old? What about a two-year-old, three-year-old, or four-year-old? At what age if any does it become inappropriate to breastfeed in public? N... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631686 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:05:23 +0100 1631686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625836&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F336222775%2F I thoroughly enjoyed reading your comments and watching the poll results on what I should name Baby Egg White, III. Thank you! While you all had clear favorites in Camille and Rebecca, discussions continue between my husband and me, and we are not that much closer to figuring out the name. Tick tock, tick tock . . . . Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, poll, poll-resultsShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625836 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:28:47 +0100 1625836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625837&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F336177051%2F Today marks 38 weeks of pregnancy. My thoughts at this point: 1. Husband home from Ireland [check]. Birth supplies bought [check]. Birth tub set up [check]. A million nesting tasks accomplished [meals in freezer - check; air vent dusted - check]. Group B Strep test negative [check]. 2. Call them Braxton-Hicks, call them pre-labor, I call them “hinting at painful.” 3. Perhaps I ought to work on positive thinking and consider them not so much painful as powerful. 4. Why, when a woman is preparing to give birth and needs all the rest she can get, does she find herself with insomnia that has her awake from 2:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.? 5. When I finally fell back asleep, I dreamed I was Jessica Simpson (I think my brain confused her with Britney Spears and Jamie Lynn Spears) and I was i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625837 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:29:16 +0100 1625837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1623067&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F335244216%2F This week I am looking for your input on Traditional Medicinals Organic Mother’s Milk Tea (16 bags). The Baby Book says, “Herbal teas promoted as galactagogues (substances that increase milk supply) are harmless and may work, though there are no scientific studies that confirm this. Herbs to be avoided or used with caution during lactation include comfrey, sassafras, ginseng, and licorice.” p. 157. Have you tried Mother’s Milk Tea (either the regular or organic versions)? How did it taste? Did you find that it helped your milk supply at all? Did you use it in combination with any other techniques or any medications? Leave a comment with your product review — short, long, good, or bad! Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeedin... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1623067 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:40:57 +0100 1623067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618209&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F334883050%2F Good news for Rhode Islanders and breastfeeding advocates everywhere! In addition to the existing Rhode Island laws excluding breastfeeding mothers from disorderly conduct laws, and requiring employers to provide a safe, private place to breastfeed or pump, a new law has been enacted (it became effective without the governor’s signature last week). The new law takes effect March 1, 2009. The entire text of the enacted bill reads: 23-13.5-1. Breastfeeding in public places. – A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public. 23-13.5-2. Remedies. – In any civil action alleging a violation of this chapter, the court may: (1) Afford injunctive relief against any person, entity or public accommodation that commits or proposes to commit a violation of this ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618209 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:41:18 +0100 1618209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1616491&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F332721628%2F Recently a reader posted a comment seeking help on the question of leaking breast milk after a lumpectomy. This mother was nursing her one-month-old at the time of the surgery, and had had the incision glued and stitched several times in the month since, but breast milk continued to leak through the stitches. The delay in healing was compounding the stress of the lumpectomy. One doctor recommended weaning through the use of cabbage leaves and binding the breast tightly (please read on for a discussion of the dangers of that!) While there are many resources online for dealing with breastfeeding initiated after surgery, it is much more difficult to find anything on healing from a lumpectomy or surgery for a breast abscess on a lactating breast. Consultation of several sources of information ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1616491 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:53:31 +0100 1616491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603445&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F330626514%2F Tags: angela white, breast, breast feeding, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, pumping, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603445 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:31:56 +0100 1603445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1603446&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F329917304%2F 1. Electric breast pump: Wired for Noise has a giveaway for a brand new The First Years Natural Transitions Deluxe Double Breast Pump. Open to U.S. residents, this contest runs through the evening of Friday, July 11th, 2008. 2. Baby-Wearing: Along for the Ride is running a summer contest to win the essential babywearing stash, which includes one Gypsy Mama Wrap, one Hotslings pouch, one BabyHawk Mei Tai, one Beco Butterfly, and one ZoloWear Ring Sling - in your choice of any in-stock colors or patterns. The contest runs through July 31st, 2008. 3. Cloth Diapering: Nature’s Child is offering a chance to win a bumGenius 3.0 Starter Kit: 18 diapers, diaper sprayer, a dozen cloth wipes, and a bottle of odor remover. Contest open through July 31st, 2008. Tags: angela white, baby-wearing, ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1603446 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:48:54 +0100 1603446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596920&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F329891965%2F There are many breastfeeding products I have never tried. Over the next few weeks I will be featuring three different products in the hopes that readers will contribute their reviews in the comments section. So please do leave a comment — long, short, positive, negative — I want to hear your input on what worked and didn’t work for you. First up are Medela Standard Nipple Shields (16mm). For a long time women were discouraged from using nipple shields (particularly the rubber variety). Now there are improved versions made of silicone, but still women are cautioned against using them unless there is a clear need and an understanding how to use them properly and how to wean from nipple shields to the breast. Did you use nipple shields? Were they helpful or a hindrance? How... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596920 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:06:34 +0100 1596920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596921&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F329222056%2F In these last few weeks of pregnancy I am busy thinking through the details of the impending birth (those for which I can plan, anyway!) As I have mentioned, I am planning on a home birth with a midwife. Should the midwife already be attending another birth, I will go to the birth center. Should I need emergency transport, I will go to the hospital within 10 minutes of my home. One detail I am still working out is where I would go in the case of non-emergency transport, in the unlikely event that I change my mind about having a non-medicated birth. First up in my investigation of hospitals: seeing if there are any Baby-Friendly Hospitals near me. Unfortunately, while 17 of the 64 U.S. hospitals and birth centers designated as Baby-Friendly are in California, none are close enough to me to ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596921 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:36:49 +0100 1596921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577513&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F326730283%2F To all readers in the United States, Happy 4th of July (and to everyone else, I hope your day is happy too, just not for the same reasons!) Here I am at 36 weeks and 3 days of pregnancy. The baby has dropped even more than it looked in this picture, and I feel like she could arrive at any time! So from my experience, here are five ways you can tell you are about to have that baby! 1. You have to lift your belly to shave your bikini line. 2. You are not shaving your bikini line because you have any plans to spend time at the beach, but rather because you think the midwife and her assistants might be “all up in there” sometime soon…. 3. Shop clerks everywhere look at you with slight panic in their eyes, worried that they might soon be cleaning up amniotic fluid in aisle 5. ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577513 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:49:00 +0100 1577513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1564220&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F325281829%2F On Thursday, July 3, 2008, the Tyra Banks show will feature Veronika Robinson (author of The Drinks Are on Me), who will share her experience with breastfeeding her children until they were ages 7 and nearly 8. She has written about her experience before, in an essay entitled Extraordinary Breastfeeding. Here’s the blurb from the Tyra Banks show about the episode “Motherhood Controversy”: With her audience filled with mothers, Tyra hosts a no-holds-barred conversation about the pressures they face today. Tyra speaks with a woman who defends her controversial decision to breastfeed her kids until they were 8 years old, and a woman who believes it is acceptable to breastfeed her children in public. Then a young woman explains her desire to be a stay-at-home wife and mother ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564220 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:15:50 +0100 1564220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1564221&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F325125285%2F Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, photos, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564221 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:11:51 +0100 1564221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1564222&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F324899191%2F Me: Ooh, my hip hurts! Me2: And my arm is asleep! Me3: And I have to go the bathroom! Me: Alright, time to get up. Roll over gently and sit up. Me2: Wait! My tummy muscles didn’t expect that belly weight! Me3: And my bladder! It’s squishing my bladder! Me: Stop whining and stand up. Me2: Oooph. Me3: I’m up! I hope my water doesn’t break. Me: Don’t be silly. Me2: I’m thirsty. Get a drink of water before going back to bed. Me3: But then I’ll have to go again soon! Me: Doesn’t matter, you need to stay hydrated. Me2: And besides, you’ll have to move your hips and arms again anyway. Me3: Try resting on the other hip this time. Me: Oooph. Me2: I just hope I can go back to sleep. Me3: Feel that? The baby is kicking! Me: Good, now I know she&#8... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564222 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:41:02 +0100 1564222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561348&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F324326362%2F A while back I asked for reader input on what nurslings call breastfeeding. Here is a compilation of some of the subtle — and not-so-subtle — code words children use for nursing! boobs booby monster deets (from “You want to eat?”) I love you (awww!!) milkies milky time mimi’s mommy moo moo juice more mum mum na na na’s neesh num num nurse nursies nursing [sign language signs for “milk” or “please”] side (as in “other side”) ssss teca or tica (from the Spanish “tomar tetica” or “drink from the breast”) two-sies ursing Have a nursing nickname to add to the list? Leave a comment! Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, cute kids, funny, humor, lactationShare This (Sou... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561348 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:41:49 +0100 1561348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556546&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F323421500%2F This year’s World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) theme of “Mother Support: Going for the Gold” gives a nod to the 2008 Olympics. In keeping with that theme, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) has announced two ways to win gold, silver, and bronze WBW medals: 1. WBW 2008 Marathon Celebrations (celebrations that last seven, five, or three days and consist of at least five, three, or two events, respectively). 2. WBW 2008 Global Breastfeeding Wave Event (mass breastfeeding events of 200, 100, or 50 mother-baby pairs breastfeeding for at least one minute). For more information, visit the WABA WBW site. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, WABA, WBW 2008, World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, World-Breastfeeding-WeekSha... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556546 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:07:29 +0100 1556546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1554593&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F322833860%2F According to The Breastfeeding Answer Book, a paladai is a feeding device used traditionally in India. It is a “low bowl with a spout, shaped like ‘Aladdin’s lamp.’” It has advantages over cup feeding in that it helps babies take a higher volume of milk in the least amount of time, and it reduces milk spillage. Counseling the Nursing Mother: A Lactation Consultant’s Guide mentions this supplemental feeding technique: The paladai — a cup feeding device — has been used to feed babies in India for many years. It is gaining recognition in the Western world as a helpful lactation device (Sideman, 1999). If you are unsure about a cultural practice, do not hesitate to ask your client. Most families are receptive to explaining cultural practices to p... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1554593 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:53:23 +0100 1554593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1554594&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F321744387%2F While I nursed my youngest until she was a few months past her third birthday, and I admittedly was ready for her to wean, there have been several times in the months since when I wished she were still nursing. Here are the top five situations when I have regretted her weaning: 1. Illness. When she got the stomach flu, I wished she were getting antibodies and all-important fluids from breast milk to keep her from getting dehydrated. 2. Physical comfort. When my daughter started patting my cheeks and rubbing my arms and climbing all over me until I started to get secretly annoyed at the intrusion on my personal space, I realized that she simply needed more physical contact with me to make up for the time we used to spend nursing. When she patted my cheeks, she essentially was asking me to p... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1554594 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:16:39 +0100 1554594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551991&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F321683333%2F ~ The Rhode Island breastfeeding laws already exclude breastfeeding mothers from disorderly conduct laws (and require employers to provide a safe place to breastfeed or express milk), but a new bill just passed by the state Senate and House provides that “A woman may feed her child by bottle or breast in any place open to the public.” No word yet on whether and when Rhode Island governor Donald Carcieri plans to sign the bill into law. The new law would take effect on March 1, 2009, and would allow for injunctive relief against anyone who violates the law, along with compensatory damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs paid to the plaintiff. ~ Speaking of breastfeeding law violations, the Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog discusses how a California company was fined... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551991 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:13 +0100 1551991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551992&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F321427016%2F No poll results have surprised me more than these. I understand that the pool of readers who actually answer the polls here (only a very small fraction of people who visit the blog — I hope more of you vote in the latest poll to help me name my baby!) might be quite skewed, but I still was shocked to find that nearly 2/3 of voters co-sleep with their breastfed infants under age 12 months. With all the bad press and debate about the safety of co-sleeping, I didn’t realize how many families find that co-sleeping works for them! Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, co-sleeping, cosleeping, crib, lactation, pollShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551992 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:14:30 +0100 1551992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1544060&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F319916906%2F By: The Hoovers Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-photos, lactation, toddler nursing, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1544060 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:56:51 +0100 1544060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1531833&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F315901249%2F So far thirteen breastfeeding advocacy projects have been funded through the new breastfeeding resource marketplace LatchOn.org. LatchOn.org is an online marketplace and community for people supporting and promoting breastfeeding as a foundation for the development of babies and families. LatchOn.org connects people with resources to share (funds, time or materials) with people undertaking projects to promote, support and protect breastfeeding, optimal nutrition and parenting. Projects featured in LatchOn.org are sponsored by organizations with nonprofit charity status in their respective countries. A donation to a project in the marketplace is a donation to the organization providing fiscal sponsorship for that project. By donating to projects you help make them a reality. La Leche Leag... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531833 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:07:52 +0100 1531833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526862&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F314820190%2F By: Juria Yoshikawa Tags: angela white, birthday, birthday cake, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactation, third birthday, toddler nursing, weaning, weaning cakeShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526862 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:51:48 +0100 1526862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526863&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F314269388%2F INFACT Canada (the Infant Feeding Action Coalition) now offers a World Breastfeeding Week 2008 Kit for sale. For CDN $65.00, one kit contains: seven fact sheets, two mini-posters (2 of each poster), five “Breastfeeding Rights” pocket cards, WABA Action Folder 2008, sample press release, Baby-Friendly Checklist Pad, two “Cost of Formula” wheels, “Risks of Formula Feeding” brochure, Nestlé boycott information, and three “Mother-Baby Friendly Communities” stickers. The items are also for sale individually. Visit INFACT Canada for pictures, additional information, and order forms. Free resources for World Breastfeeding Week include those offered by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action and La Leche League in the USA. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, bre... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526863 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:36:49 +0100 1526863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522523&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F313434084%2F I was tagged for a pregnancy meme by Marijke at Womb Within. She asks the following six questions: 1. How did you find out you were pregnant? 2. How did you tell your partner (if you have/had one)? 3. Did you secretly hope for a girl or a boy? 4. Did you feel ready to have a child? 5. What bit of advice did you get that you hated? 6. What bit of advice did you get that you appreciated? 1 and 2. The first time, I quietly crept out of bed early in the morning and took a home pregnancy test following months of infertility treatment. I could hardly believe my eyes when it turned up positive! I crawled back into bed and put my husband’s hand over my belly and “kicked” to tell him there soon would be a little one actually kicking in there! The second time, I was at the gynecol... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522523 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:19:41 +0100 1522523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522524&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F312844581%2F As the traditional school year comes to an end, I hope teachers are already giving thought to next year’s curriculum. Maybe even a special few are considering how to incorporate breastfeeding education into that curriculum. When I surveyed readers about if and when breastfeeding education should be included in schools, over 50% of voters said such education should begin in the elementary school years. To make it easier for teachers to include the topic of breastfeeding in the curriculum, the New York State Department of Health has developed a Breastfeeding Education Activity Package tailored to grades K through 12! The lesson plan for kindergartners focuses on a theme of “Cats Have Kittens” and includes suggestions for appropriate books, videos, activities, and worksheets... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522524 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:28:44 +0100 1522524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512365&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F310533529%2F In keeping with its efforts to remain the world’s foremost expert source of breastfeeding information, La Leche League has updated its breast milk storage guidelines: The amount, techniques, and interpretation of the existing research on human milk storage vary widely. After a careful review of the literature with the assistance of members of the La Leche League International Health Advisory Council and Anne Eglash, MD, FAAFP, FABM, the guidelines that follow provide evidence based ranges for the storage of milk that will be given to full-term, healthy babies. Where: At room temperature (fresh milk) Temperature: 66° to 78°F (19° to 26°C) Time: 4 hours (ideal) up to 6 hours (acceptable)* (Some sources use 8 hours) * The preference is to refrigerate or chill milk right after i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512365 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:10:22 +0100 1512365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512366&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F310511924%2F Nursing covers are not for everyone, but if a cover helps you feel more comfortable breastfeeding in public, you might be glad to find these instructions to sew your own “Bebe au Lait”-style nursing cover. Heather at Sleek Mama created these detailed pattern instructions and sewed two stylish covers for just $8! Materials: • 1 yard of fabric. • D rings. They are the rings that you can adjust your strap with. They are in the shape of a D, hence the name, and come in silver or gold. I got the 1 1/4 inch size, but you could go a little bigger. • Corset Boning. It comes in white or black and it comes in different strengths (or stiffness). I chose the stiffest one they had and bought 1/2 yard. It is ~1/4 inches wide. • Of course you need thread. The whole project cost me $8... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512366 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:30:51 +0100 1512366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509223&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F309821147%2F By: PhylB Tags: angela white, bath, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-photos, lactation, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509223 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:47:53 +0100 1509223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509224&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F308537875%2F Jessica Alba and Cash Warren welcomed their daughter, Honor Marie Warren, last Saturday just in time to celebrate Celebrity Health Week here at the Health and Wellness Channel. Unfortunately, Alba had told Extra that she was more paranoid about breastfeeding than giving birth! One can only hope she attended a La Leche League meeting, and read “Ten Tips on How a Pregnant Woman Can Prepare for Breastfeeding” and the blog carnival on “ what I didn’t expect when I was expecting.” Tori Spelling gave birth today to her daughter with Dean McDermott, Stella Doreen McDermott. She worked hard to breastfeed their first child Liam. Hopefully she finds it easier the second time around! Angelina Jolie also has experience breastfeeding, but let’s hope she has done some... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509224 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:19:34 +0100 1509224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502804&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F308048335%2F Over fifty years ago, seven women held the first meeting of what would eventually become La Leche League International. One of those women was Edwina Froehlich. She remained active in La Leche League until her death this past Sunday, June 8, 2008. To learn more about Edwina Froehlich and to make a donation to La Leche League in her honor, please visit http://www.llli.org/edwina.html. The following interview features Edwina and gives an idea of just how much those seven founding members contributed to the promotion of breastfeeding through mother-to-mother support. La Leche League has meant so much to me, and I am thankful that Edwina and the other co-founders had the courage and drive to make La Leche League International what it is today. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeed... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502804 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:13:38 +0100 1502804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1501511&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F307048414%2F The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy is the journal I have used to document each of my three pregnancies. I love the daily bits of information it shares and how easy it is to write short journal entries as my pregnancy progresses. Many of the daily tips pertain to breastfeeding. Here is one fun fact: The calcium-to-phosphorus ratio of breast milk is ideal for moving calcium into the baby’s skeleton and promoting growth. In addition, breast milk is low in sodium, and iron and zinc from breast milk is absorbed better than from cow’s milk. - by A. Christine Harris, Ph.D., The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy, p. 134. Tags: angela whtie, breast, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeedi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1501511 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:10:20 +0100 1501511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500395&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F306455430%2F Some of my favorite posts are the Carnival of Breastfeeding compilations, which gather contributions from many breastfeeding and mothering blogs. There’s a wealth of information and a nice balance of opinions on each subject. It’s hard to believe these breastfeeding blog carnivals have been running monthly since November 2006! From the oldest to the most recent, here are some of the more valuable carnivals: 1. Baby Love 2. Good Advice and Bad Advice on Breastfeeding 3. Breastfeeding: What I Didn’t Expect When I Was Expecting 4. Breastfeeding and Sleep 5. Beginnings and Endings Tags: angela white, blog-carnival, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, carnival, carnival-of-breastfeeding, lactationShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500395 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:19:28 +0100 1500395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494615&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F304660432%2F Remember when the Mothers’ Milk Bank of New England won $10,000 to help fund its new non-profit milk bank? Now there are two more breastfeeding advocacy projects in the running at Ideablob. The La Leche League of Seattle Toddler Group proposes a children’s book depicting breastfeeding babies and toddlers: Very few children’s books represent breastfeeding as a normal part of the life of a child. In contrast, hundreds of books portray infants, toddlers, and even baby animals holding bottles. Many publishers forbid illustrators from depicting breastfeeding at all! Only three books discuss nursing by toddlers. Many families would like to own a book portraying breastfeeding as a normal, healthy, and expected part of the life of a child. We will produce a children’s book illustra... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494615 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:37:20 +0100 1494615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494616&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F304650217%2F For the June Carnival of Breastfeeding we’re calling for submissions on the topics of pumping and hand expression. I am hoping this will be our biggest carnival yet, because I know there a lot of mommy bloggers out there who have experience and advice to share on many subjects relating to pumping or hand expression. Potential subjects include: - Buying or renting a pump - Pumping while in the hospital - Going back to work - Pumping while traveling - Hand expression as an economical and effective alternative to pumping - Pump reviews - Exclusively pumping - How to get a baby to take a bottle - Nipple confusion (a.k.a. nipple or flow preference) - Your experience and advice on pumping or hand expression If you would like to submit your own post about pumping or hand expression, email ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494616 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:18:01 +0100 1494616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1492359&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F304166774%2F Some women end up with a bountiful stash of frozen breast milk — be it from oversupply, a baby in the NICU, or an infant who turns out to be allergic to something in the milk pumped so far. Some of those women are moved to donate the excess milk to a non-profit milk bank. In the past few days, I have heard two women express (no pun intended) frustration at the restrictions posted on women who wish to qualify as breast milk donors. One, whose oversupply and dairy-free diet could certainly have benefited a milk bank, was turned away because she had lived in Great Britain in the ’80s. Another wrote to tell me her story, and to explain why she supports informal breast milk sharing or donation. Her daughter was born premature at 30 weeks gestation. Fortunately the baby is doing wel... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492359 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:46:18 +0100 1492359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488815&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F303174651%2F This month the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) launches a “Virtual Torch Run” around the world, running from June to December 2008. The Virtual Torch Run will be marked by a torch on the world map for each World Breastfeeding Week event registered during that time. To mark your event, submit the simple pledge form to WABA. To view the map, click here. La Leche League (LLL) groups in the United States should also remember to register their events with LLL. Non-LLL groups can also register by filling out a form for other registrants. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, La-Leche-League, lactaqtion, LLL, WABA, WBW, World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, World Breastfeeding Week 2008, World-Breastfeeding-WeekShare This (Source: Bre... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488815 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:22:29 +0100 1488815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480946&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F301526093%2F Here are some highlights for May, just in case you missed them: 1. Get the scoop on breastfeeding, anti-depressants, and alternative treatments for depression. 2. A new study shows breastfeeding may cut rheumatoid arthritis risk in half. 3. Check out the poll results on where mothers are giving birth (more than you might think are giving birth at birth centers or at home!) Don’t forget to vote in the new poll on co-sleeping! 4. The crafty among you might enjoy a free pattern for knitting your own nursing tank top. 5. Find out about the latest study to weigh in on the debate over breastfeeding and its impact on children’s intelligence. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, friday five, lactation, scientific studiesShare This (Source: Breastfeedin... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480946 Fri, 30 May 2008 22:14:36 +0100 1480946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1478255&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F300931504%2F Today the Texas Supreme Court upheld the decision of the appellate court that all of the children seized from the polygamist sect’s ranch be returned to their parents. MSNBC reports that the justices stated: On the record before us, removal of the children was not warranted. It’s unclear when the move will take place, but the appellate court said the transition should take place within a reasonable time period. This is one of those situations that leaves me unsure what to think. I want to be happy for the nursing mothers who were separated from their nurslings. Hopefully they have been pumping to maintain an adequate milk supply, or they can relactate, and their children will return to the breast after such separation and trauma. And hopefully it’s the right decision for... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1478255 Fri, 30 May 2008 01:59:14 +0100 1478255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475457&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breastfeeding123.com%2Fwordless-wednesday-a-little-breastfeeding-humor%2F By: Chispita_666 Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding humor, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-photos, humor, lactation, mannequin, toddler nursing, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475457 Wed, 28 May 2008 16:41:57 +0100 1475457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475458&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breastfeeding123.com%2Fwinners-of-the-world-breastfeeding-week-video-contest%2F The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action chose four winning breastfeeding videos in its 2008 World Breastfeeding Week Video Contest. My favorite so far is “Lactating Mother” (by Uma Devi), which I thought made its point in 52 seconds rather well: For more breastfeeding videos, click here. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding videos, breastfeeding-video, free, lactation, video, World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, World Breastfeeding Week 2008, World-Breastfeeding-WeekShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475458 Wed, 28 May 2008 15:59:59 +0100 1475458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472731&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F299033226%2F Josie Mercier offers a free pattern for knitting your own nursing tank top! This cute and clever design also doubles as a nursing bra. It would make a great project for expectant mothers or experienced knitters looking to make a baby shower gift beyond the basic baby blanket or booties! For other do-it-yourself breastfeeding and baby gift projects, see: ~ Pullover Crew Neck Baby Bib ~ Baby Bib with Neck Ties ~ Ring Sling ~ Nursing Necklace ~ Nursing Pads ~ Baby Booties ~ Cloth Diapers ~ Nursing Pillow, Nursing Shirt, Nursing Bra and Pumping Bra, Cloth Diapers, and More Hat tip to Lil Irish Lass for the breastfeeding tank top link! Tags: angela white, breast, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, free, free-pattern, knit, knitting, lactation, nursing tank, nursing tank top, nur... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472731 Wed, 28 May 2008 03:52:53 +0100 1472731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1470112&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.breastfeeding123.com%2Fbreastfeeding-basics-ten-tips-on-how-a-pregnant-woman-can-prepare-for-breastfeeding%2F Welcome Carnival of Breastfeeding readers! For Pregnancy Awareness Month, this round of carnival entries focuses on pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because I have already shared my stories of breastfeeding during pregnancy and of tandem nursing, I want to share ten tips on how a pregnant woman can prepare for breastfeeding. 1. DO NOT let anyone tell you it is necessary to toughen up your nipples for breastfeeding. 2. DO some reading about breastfeeding. Good choices are: ~ The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning ~ The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding: Seventh Revised Edition ~ The Nursing Mother’s Companion: Revised Edition ~ The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers: The Most Comprehensive Problem-Solving Guide to Breastfeedi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1470112 Mon, 26 May 2008 16:18:39 +0100 1470112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467088&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F297436393%2F Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against the use of Mommy’s Bliss Nipple Cream, marketed by MOM Enterprises, Inc. to nursing mothers for treatment of cracked and sore nipples. The packaging specifically states that it is not necessary to remove the cream before nursing, but two ingredients in the cream may be harmful to nursing infants. The FDA describes the dangers of chlorphenesin and phenoxyethanol: Chlorphenesin relaxes skeletal muscle and can depress the central nervous system and cause respiratory depression (slow or shallow breathing) in infants. Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is primarily used in cosmetics and medications. It also can depress the central nervous system and may cause vomiting and diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration in... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467088 Sat, 24 May 2008 22:54:17 +0100 1467088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1466316&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F296904841%2F Overheard my 6-year-old playing a game of “Mom and Kid” with her 3-year-old sister in the back seat of the car on the way home tonight: Pretend I squeezed some milk into a bottle in the car and fed it to the baby…. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, lactationShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1466316 Fri, 23 May 2008 23:51:18 +0100 1466316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461312&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F295431130%2F By Raphael Goetter Tags: angela white, baby, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding-photo, breastfeeding-photos, lactation, wordless-wednesdayShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461312 Thu, 22 May 2008 00:23:56 +0100 1461312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454886&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F293633752%2F Hard to believe I reach 30 weeks of pregnancy tomorrow! As part of planning for the birth, I have been reading Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (my one-sentence rave review: this is the one birth book I wish I could press into the hands of every pregnant woman I encounter). It’s got me thinking a lot about the type of birth I hope to have (at home, with as few interventions as possible), and it makes the most recent poll results all that much more interesting. Of the 150 voters, 73% said they last gave birth in a hospital setting. That left 22% who gave birth in other locations (and 5% who are currently pregnant with their first). Here is the complete breakdown: Please take a moment to vote in the new poll! Tags: angela white, birth, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding b... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454886 Mon, 19 May 2008 17:21:16 +0100 1454886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454887&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F293607292%2F In light of the recent debates over the safety of co-sleeping versus baby sleeping in a crib, and the issue of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, I thought it would be interesting to survey where our nurslings are sleeping. I limited the poll to nurslings because I think it affects several things — safety, parenting style, and just plain convenience of the sleep location! Please answer for where your baby usually (more than 50% of the night) sleeps or slept when he was under 12 months of age. Feel free to leave a comment to explain your situation. I know my family has played musical beds before, and this is not the easiest question to answer! Where does/did your breastfed infant under age 12 months usually sleep? Crib in his own room Crib in... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454887 Mon, 19 May 2008 16:42:14 +0100 1454887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451998&cid=t_315533_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=1443243&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F290270784%2F Have you breastfed a nursling other than your own? Your sister’s baby or your friend’s? Cross-nursing, or “shared feeding,” continues to be a hot topic, and I have been contacted by a television producer for a major morning news outlet in the United States. Please email me if you are interested in being put in touch with her to discuss your experience. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, cross-nursing, lactation, shared-feedingShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1443243 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:21:24 +0100 1443243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440086&cid=t_315533_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=1440087&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F289525063%2F In honor of Mental Health Month, the Health and Wellness Channel focuses on mental health topics today. The good news is that breastfeeding protects maternal mental health. According to a study by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett in the International Breastfeeding Journal: Breastfeeding has been shown to reduce stress and protect maternal mood. Breastfeeding also reduces stress of babies of depressed mothers and protects them from the harmful effects of maternal depression. Treatment approaches that are anti-inflammatory have efficacy in treating depression. These include EPA and DHA, exercise, cognitive therapy, herbal anti-depressants such as St. John’s wort, and standard antidepressants. Unfortunately, many breastfeeding mothers will get poor medical advice from their doctors about the be... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440087 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:59:58 +0100 1440087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440088&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F289328001%2F The Quintessence Foundation plans the 8th annual Breastfeeding Challenge, scheduled this year for October 11, 2008. Basically it’s a friendly competition to promote breastfeeding: This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on” at 11am local time. Last year’s event involved 5,383 babies at 230 sites across Canada and the United States! Registration is open now for this year’s event. Visit the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008 invitation for more information. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding challenge, lactation, Quintessence foundationShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440088 Tue, 13 May 2008 09:56:15 +0100 1440088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1437152&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F288561379%2F Ameda offers a free online instructional video “Your Baby Knows How to Latch-On.” The five-minute clip talks about proper latch and demonstrates how a newborn latches himself on the breast with a minimal amount of guidance from his mother. The video is offered through these links in English and in Spanish. Click here for more breastfeeding videos. For more help with latch-on, see the Checklist for a Good Breastfeeding Latch. Tags: ameda, angela white, breast, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding videos, breastfeeding-video, free, lactation, latchShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1437152 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:07:55 +0100 1437152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434630&cid=t_315533_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F287970618%2F Many countries celebrate mothers on the second Sunday of May. Happy Mother’s Day to all the (breastfeeding!) mothers in the United States, Canada, Australia, India and elsewhere! In the United Kingdom though, today kicks off a celebration of a different kind, National Breastfeeding Awareness Week: This National Breastfeeding Awareness Week celebrity mum and Atomic Kitten member Jenny Frost is showing her support for breastfeeding by fronting the Breast Buddy initiative. The initiative will support you to breastfeed for longer by encouraging you to nominate a buddy from within your circle of friends and family, who can provide practical and emotional support while you breastfeed…. The theme of National Breastfeeding Awareness Week this year is ‘Breastfeeding: every day mak... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434630 Sun, 11 May 2008 09:48:23 +0100 1434630