Consistency Important to Horsens Family Oct 16, 2008
Using a cow s previous lactation s numbers and 14 factors in all, the index predicts how she will do at 305 days into her next lactation. If she does not achieve that mark, the Horsenses know something must be amiss. (Agri-View, WI)
Wisconsin Mink Farmers Oct 14, 2008
Different diets are needed for lactation, growth and winter fur growth. Therefore, mink require carefully balanced rations. (Agri-View, WI)
Baby brain myth debunked Oct 10, 2008
During pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) a woman's brain definitely changes. I personally found I was no longer an analytical creature, I was far more emotional in my reactions to everything and some thought processes vanished. (ABC Online)
Nurse’s Notes - Reach out to people who support your choice to breast feed Oct 8, 2008
These recommendations are based on both research and my personal experiences as a midwife and lactation consultant ... Ask for the help of a lactation consultant: Many hospitals now have lactation consultants on staff ... Ideally, your lactation consultant will be an international board-certified lactation consultant. (Missoulian, MT)
Eisai Introduces "Chocola BBR Drink bit", New Pharmaceutical Drink for Acne and Skin Care Oct 8, 2008
Vitamin B2 supplement for physical fatigue, during pregnancy and lactation, declining physical strength during and after illness. Dosage and administration: For an adult (15 years and older), Chocola BBR Drink bit should be taken 1 bottle (50 mL) daily. (JCN Network, Japan)
Nearly 80, nursing coach still teaches moms how to breastfeed Oct 7, 2008
Wogec puts in about 20 hours a week these days as a lactation consultant, teaching moms and newborns how to get the most out of breast-feeding ... Wogec, who has practiced just about every type of nursing, brings a personal touch to her work as a lactation consultant. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Jab or pill vaccine for breast cancer 'on the horizon' says ... Oct 7, 2008
She said that there were some interesting hormones that could be studied, such as prolactin, which is produced in late pregnancy to prepare the breast for lactation ... We should be looking at hormone production during late pregnancy and lactation,' she added. (Daily Mail)
Breastfeeding After Surrogacy Oct 3, 2008
It is, however, possible to induce lactation if you haven't given birth ... She was given a drug called metoclopramide to induce lactation which she started taking 28 weeks into the pregnancy and continued until one week before the birth ... Drug Therapies For Inducing Lactation. (Suite101.com)
Komen for the Cure race kicks off breast cancer awareness month Sep 24, 2008
Thirteen years ago, Donovan was a new mother and the doctor thought changes in her breast tissue might be the result of pregnancy and lactation. But because her mother was dying of breast cancer at the time, Donovan wanted to make sure. (Greenville News)
Breastfeeding Sep 24, 2008
In 2005, Ms. Kernerman founded the International Meeting of the Minds, and continues her work toward minimizing contradictory and conflicting information in the lactation world by encouraging discourse among experts in particular areas of lactation. She is researching the Importance of Skin to Skin Care: Breastfeeding and Empowerment in the First Hour of Life for her book, How to Breastfeed the Baby Who Does Not Latch. (Globe and Mail)
Dr. Jack Newman takes questions on breastfeeding Sep 24, 2008
Edith Kernerman is an IBCLC and a lactation educator in Toronto, Canada and she is co-founder, co-owner, and co-director of the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic & Institute. She is the author of the Gameplan for Protecting and Supporting Breastfeeding in the First 24 hours of life and Beyond: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, and is the co-creator of the new lactation tool: L-eat: the Elite way to Latch: Empower, Attach, Transfer ... In 2005, Ms. Kernerman founded the International Meeting of the... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Tapestry offers help to parents of colicky babies Sep 20, 2008
For new parents, it's frustrating, said Miriam Irwin, registered dietitian, Somerset Tapestry of Health WIC. They don't know how to stop their baby's crying (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Reasons for Low Milk Supply Sep 20, 2008
Most women naturally produce enough breast milk for their babies, but there are circumstances where mothers can experience problems with lactation volume. Lactation Consultant Diana West talks with Suite about her upcoming book [McGraw-Hill, November 2008], which explores the different explanations for low milk supply and helps mothers take appropriate steps to address them ... A knowledgeable lactation consultant can evaluate your baby for tongue restriction, also known as tongue tie. (Suite101.com)
Mother's Diet And Allergic Asthma In Offspring Sep 19, 2008
In contrast, mice exposed to high-methyl-donor diets during lactation or adulthood showed no increased propensity to allergic sensitization. "There seems to be a crucial stage, during development in utero, when a young mouse is susceptible to epigenetic changes that can alter its immune system," said co-author John W. Hollingsworth, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke University School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
The Pituitary Gland Sep 14, 2008
The Master Gland of the Endocrine System. Maintaining proper functioning of the body throughout any of a number of different physiologic events requires constant fine tuning. (Suite101.com)
Baby wants a toothbrush! Baby wants a toothbrush! Sep 10, 2008
Lactation consultants have the perfect opening to dispense oral health education along with breast-feeding advice. CONTINUED 1. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Calcium during pregnancy reduces harmful blood lead levels Sep 10, 2008
This recent study corresponds with a previous study performed by the same group of investigators showing that 1,200-milligram daily calcium supplementation during lactation reduced maternal blood lead by 15-20 percent, and breast milk lead by 5-10 percent. This is the first randomized trial to evaluate the effect of supplementation during pregnancy, when lead is more easily transferred to the fetus, Hu said. (EurekAlert!)
Kids at high risk of lead poisoning Sep 8, 2008
Lead can be released from the bone when there is a demand for calcium, say during pregnancy and lactation. Even for mothers in relatively lead-free societies, they may be transferring lead accumulated earlier in their bodies. (Times of India)
Valley hospitals working to improve breast-feeding rates Sep 4, 2008
Babies born in hospitals that serve large numbers of poor and minority women had the lowest exclusive breast-feeding rates, according to the report by the University of California at Davis Human Lactation Center and the California WIC Association ... "When you have the policies in place, then everybody is the same," said M. Jane Heinig, executive director of the UC Davis Human Lactation Center ... 9%, has a board-certified lactation consultant and a dedicated lactation center that is open six... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Why Should You Breastfeed? Sep 3, 2008
Tongue-tied infant (consultation with a lactation specialist may be required, but breastfeeding is possible). Mastitis (breast infection). (Suite101.com)
Stanislaus 'average' in breast-feeding Sep 3, 2008
In Stanislaus County, the breast-feeding rate was 42 percent, just under the state average, according to the study released today by the University of California at Davis Human Lactation Center and the California Women, Infants and Children Association. San Joaquin and Merced counties, at 34 percent and 22 percent respectively, were among the 10 counties in California with the lowest breast-feeding rates. (Modesto Bee, CA)
What's good for expecting mothers Aug 30, 2008
On her GP's advice she has taken folic acid before and during her previous and current pregnancies, while a friend recommended a specially formulated multivitamin for pregnancy and lactation. Now 16 weeks pregnant with twins, she has completely cut out alcohol but says many of her friends continue to drink during pregnancy because of mixed messages. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Nurses' Notes - Fine-tuning can solve breast-feeding issues Aug 27, 2008
An international board-certified lactation consultant has very specialized training in breast-feeding and can help determine what the mom needs to get breast-feeding off to the right start, troubleshoot problems and offer support ... Doria Keesling is an advanced practice registered nurse, certified nurse midwife and international board-certified lactation consultant at St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center. (Missoulian, MT)
Baptist Hospital Foundation launches $5M drive for obstetrics expansion Aug 26, 2008
Other projects include a renovated postpartum unit and new nurseries, which have already been completed, and an updated family waiting area and lactation area. Planning for the campaign began in January 2007, when hospital leadership determined the need to expand various areas of its childbirth center in order to meet increased patient volumes and long-term community needs. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Tips from the journals of the American Society for Microbiology Aug 26, 2008
"In conclusion, L. salivarius CECT5713 and L. gasseri CECT5714 appear to be an efficient alternative for the treatment of lactational infectious mastitis during lactation," say the researchers ... Oral administration of Lactobacillus strains isolated from breast milk as an alternative for the treatment of infectious mastitis during lactation. (EurekAlert!)
Hospitals stop baby formula gifts Aug 25, 2008
2%Source: 2006 figures from UC Davis Human Lactation Center and the California WIC Association ... 7% of Fresno County newborns are exclusively fed breast milk, according to a December 2007 study by the UC Davis Human Lactation Center and the California WIC Association ... Only recently has the hospital practice come under fire from lactation experts, who say it sends a mixed message about the importance of breast-feeding versus bottle-feeding. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A Lifetime Of Healthy Breasts Aug 23, 2008
Instead, breast swelling during lactation can stretch the skin over the breast. "Then when your breasts shrink again, you have th 00000E7D is loose skin that makes it look saggier than it did before," Downey says. (CBS News)
Epidural Risks Aug 23, 2008
According to a 1997 study by M. Walker in the Journal of Human Lactation, the lingering effects of epidural anesthesia on the newborn can cause difficulty suckling and sleepiness, both of which interfere with early breastfeeding. Over time, epidurals can also cause maternal fever, which stresses the baby and may result in him being subjected to painful procedures such as blood tests and a spinal tap after birth to rule out infection. (Suite101.com)
Faster Growth, More Milk From Accelerated’ Feeding Aug 22, 2008
As more and more lactation data become available for calves fed differentlyit is becoming clear that improved growth rates and early nutrition translate into greater milk production. Average milk production gains for calves that were fed better range between 1,000 and 2,000 pounds during the first lactation ... Calves that had been on the conventional diet averaged 20,340 pounds of milk each during their first lactations. (Agri-View, WI)
Breast-feeding class to be offered Aug 21, 2008
Both are certified lactation counselors through The Center For Breastfeeding. Families will be assisted in making informed decisions about breast-feeding. (Chetek Alert, WI)
New mothers 'illegally' lured by formula milk companies Aug 21, 2008
Roesli Utami of the Indonesian Lactation Center said the campaign for breast-feeding was directed at the failings of healthcare providers, not the mothers. "Mothers who do not breast-feed should not feel guilty, because that would make it even harder to breast-feed," she said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Milk on Tap - First Human Milk Bank Opened in Makati Aug 19, 2008
The bill also calls for the setting up of lactation stations in public places and in all offices so as to allow mothers to continue with breastfeeding once they return to work upon the completion of their maternity leave. Write to author. (TheMedGuru)
Mom's Fish Oil Intake Doesn't Up 7-Year-Old's IQ Aug 19, 2008
It is believed that fetal and newborn levels of these essential fatty acids are related to a mother's intake during pregnancy and lactation, Dr. Ingrid B. Helland, of the University of Oslo, and her colleagues explain in the journal Pediatrics. Helland and her team had previously found that 4-year-olds whose mothers had taken omega-3-rich cod liver oil from their 18th week of pregnancy to three months after delivery had higher IQs than children whose mothers were given corn oil, which contains... (MEDLINEplus)
Benefits from Nursing Aug 19, 2008
Called "The Business Case for Breastfeeding," it argues that workplaces that invest in lactation support will have employees with healthier children - and who are more productive ... It kicked off last month with a workshop to train 35 people to persuade businesses to provide lactation support, most often in the form of a room to pump milk and the time to do so ... "It's not just the right thing to do. It's good for business," said Sylvia Edwards, a lactation consultant at the University of... (AL.com)
New Breastfeeding Study Shows Most Moms Quit Early Aug 13, 2008
Journal of Human Lactation, 2008; 24 (3): 278 DOI. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS.. (Science Daily)
So, you want to be a writer? Here's how. Aug 11, 2008
A lactation consultant told me, "I have a story inside of me. I mean, I know everybody has a story, but I really have a story.". Forthwith, some advice for those of you who have always wanted to write, those with best-selling ideas, and those who really have a story. (Boston Globe)
Owner says breastfeeding OK Aug 9, 2008
The Madison County Health Department does not have a certified lactation consultant on staff, but the department encourages breastfeeding, said spokesperson Christie Green. Whenever a woman gets a positive pregnancy test at the department, she is encouraged to consider breastfeeding, Green said. (Richmond Register)
Breast-Feeding: The Stress Buster That Lasts for Years Aug 9, 2008
(SOURCES: Liz Maseth, R.N., outpatient lactation services, department of maternal-fetal medicine, Akron Children's Hospital, Ohio; Judy Hopkinson, Ph ... "There's a lot less verbal communication, but lots of tactile communication and eye contact that promotes positive physiological responses," said Liz Maseth, an outpatient lactation consultant at Akron's Children's Hospital in Ohio. (Health-Finder)
Breast is best, usually... Aug 8, 2008
There are excellent drug therapies available these days to suppress lactation for women who choose to stop breastfeeding. These are generally recommended because they work efficiently and quickly within one to two days," says Dr Kailan. Oral contraception and breast milk A myth persists that use of an oral contraceptive dries up breast milk, and this is something Dr Kalian wishes to dispel. "This was true long ago for the first generation of oral contraceptives but now, if breastfeeding is... (iAfrica.com)
Best for baby Aug 7, 2008
"It makes a product available that a breast-feeding mother doesn't need but can give her a feeling of, 'Oh, well if this isn't working, the formula is there and maybe this would be better for the baby,' " said Nancy Albrecht, a nurse and lactation consultant at the Women's Birth and Wellness Center ... "It's fun to be one of the leaders in this state," said Mary Rose Tully, director of lactation services at the N.C. Women's Hospital. (News & Observer)
What is the BFHI, why do we need it? Aug 7, 2008
By Badria Bedri and Laura Monarque Published on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 8:36 AM PDT The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for lactation ... (Editor's note: Badria Bedri, Ms. is a nutritionist at Mariposa WIC. Laura Monarque, BSN, RN, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation... (Nogales International, AZ)
Rickets on the rebound: Experts say bone disorder shouldn't stop new mothers from breastfeeding Aug 6, 2008
Pamela Hood, perinatal education coordinator and lactation consultant/nurse specialist at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, said the American Academy of Pediatrics continues to document incidences of rickets throughout the United States. She said, overall breastfeeding is the best route for nutrition and the infant. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Breast-Feeding Kills Aug 6, 2008
Thousands of people working at hospitals, lactation centers, maternity-product retailers, drug stores, and supermarkets are presently required by their employers to participate in breast-feeding, either by teaching it or by providing products that facilitate it ... These results were documented in a 1992 , "Relative Contributions of Anovulation and Luteal Phase Defect to the Reduced Pregnancy Rate of Breastfeeding Women." The authors concluded: "The abnormal endocrine profile of the first luteal... (Slate)
Campaign to create awareness about breastfeeding Aug 3, 2008
M S Ramaiah Hospital will conduct a seminar on topics such as human lactation management. They will also organize an exhibition on nutrition for lactating mothers. (Times of India)
Research shows breastfeeding reduces risk of childhood obesity Jul 30, 2008
SBR wrote on Jul 30, 2008 9:01 AM:" My son is 11 months old and still going strong on breastmilk. In the beginning there is a learning curve for both baby and mom, but once you get the hang of it breastfeeding is simpler than formula feeding. I was also back down to my pre-pregnancy weight in just 2 months! Breastfeeding is an amazing experience. So many people give up so quickly because those around them tell them it didn't work for them. My advice to new mothers is never give up! The lactation... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pregnant man debuts with newborn baby girl Jul 26, 2008
Nancy is breastfeeding the baby though a process called induced lactation. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
What's Happening Jul 24, 2008
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Ala. businesses lag in accommodating new mothers Jul 21, 2008
Changing that situation is the aim of a new statewide incentive to increase the numbers of businesses that provide lactation support to breast-feeding employees. The Alabama Breast-feeding Committee, the Alabama Department of Public Health, Birmingham Healthy Start and the UAB School of Public Health Department of Maternal and Child Health have teamed up in the effort. (AL.com)
Becky Schwaller wonders who wouldn\'t love working her job. Jul 16, 2008
Schwaller serves the obstetrics unit at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City as a nurse and as the breastfeeding and lactation coordinator ... Schwaller is currently studying to earn an international certification as a lactation consultant ... I am unlike many lactation consultants - I want to do what is comfortable for the family and their situation and if that means breastfeeding is not for them than I am okay with that, she said. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Cancer Prevention Through Breastfee... Jul 15, 2008
One possible explanation is that lactation results in a period of infertility and amenorrhea when the woman does not menstruate ... Another way that breastfeeding may protect women against breast cancer is through the strong shedding of breast tissue and epithelial cells during lactation. (Suite101.com)
Community Datebook (7/14/08) Jul 14, 2008
Open forum discussion between expectant and new mothers, facilitated by a certified nurse midwife and lactation consultant/childbirth educator. (264-1773, www. (Anchorage Daily News)
Fighting cancer a mammogram can't catch Jul 13, 2008
Visits to the pediatrician and lactation specialist turned up no trouble with his latch or sucking reflex. He's just a stubborn baby, the pediatrician finally decided -- "And if you know me, that's not so hard to believe," Niebur laughs. (CNN -- Health)
Breast-feeding class at Luther Midelfort Jul 3, 2008
Both are certified lactation counselors through The Center For Breastfeeding. New moms are welcome to bring their babies to the meetings. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Diet & health: Women warned over junk food in pregnancy Jul 3, 2008
Bayol and her colleague, Professor Neil Stickland, fed one group of female rats on processed food such as doughnuts, muffins, biscuits, chocolate, crisps and sweets during pregnancy and lactation, while a second, control group were given a healthy diet. The offspring of the rats fed on junk food had raised levels both of cholesterol and triglycerides, a type of fat found in the bloodstream. (guardian.co.uk)
The Sex Difference Evangelists Jul 3, 2008
Here's what we actually know about oxytocin: The hormone is important to childbirth and lactation. It may also contribute to mother-child bonding and possibly to feelings of calm in breast-feeding mothers. (Slate)
Poor Diet During Pregnancy May Have Long Term Impact On Child's Health, Study Suggests Jul 2, 2008
Dr Stephanie Bayol and her colleague Professor Neil Stickland compared the offspring of rats fed a diet of processed junk food such as doughnuts, muffins, biscuits, crisps and sweets during pregnancy and lactation, and compared their offspring with those fed a healthy diet of regular feed ... Bayol et al. Offspring from mothers fed a "junk food" diet in pregnancy and lactation exhibit exacerbated adiposity which is more pronounced in females. (Science Daily)
Junk food during pregnancy can harm unborn baby Jul 2, 2008
This is the conclusion of researchers at the Royal Veterinary College here who fed female rats a diet of crisps, cheese, muffins and other processed foods throughout pregnancy and lactation. The offspring, who were overweight at birth, were born with a taste for junk food themselves. (Times of India)
County promoting breastfeeding to help babies and mothers lead healthier lives Jul 1, 2008
The WIC Association and the Human Lactation Center at the University of California, Davis, lists the 15 hospitals in California with the highest rate of mothers who breastfeed their children without mixing in formula. The nearest to Lodi and Galt are in Davis, Placerville and Hayward. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pregnancy may help protect against bladder cancer Jun 26, 2008
"These mice were specially susceptible to bladder cancer, yet we saw virtually no cancer in the females that had become pregnant. "The mice that were pregnant nursed their offspring, and a protective effect could be related to pregnancy, lactation, or both. Additional studies are needed to identify the specific mechanism. (EurekAlert!)
Limit Feeding: Small Change With Sizable Impacts Jun 20, 2008
The tendency is to feed over the energy requirements of their heifers, predisposing them to over-conditioning and jeopardizing future lactation performance ... although this strategy has the potential to lead to an earlier return on feed investment, decreasing the calving age frequently results in a decrease in lactation performance, Hoffman discusses, noting that the alternative strategy to cut feed costs is to feed higher energy diets and limit the amount fed, controlling average daily gain... (Agri-View, WI)
Mothers Diet May Affect Daughters Puberty Jun 19, 2008
The investigators, from the University of Auckland, fed pregnant rats a high-fat diet throughout pregnancy and lactation ... This is one animal study that gives insights into girls development and offers one more reason to pay attention to eating habits during pregnancy and lactation. (New York Times)
Age At Puberty Linked To Mother's Prenatal Diet Jun 18, 2008
The investigators fed pregnant rats a high-fat diet throughout pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). Control rats received a regular diet of rat chow. (Science Daily)
Summerize! Your head-to-toe guide Jun 18, 2008
The fix: "You can't 'cure' a woman of cellulite, because she needs this stored fat for pregnancy and lactation," says Mitchel Goldman, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. You can temporarily smooth lumps by stimulating blood flow to help eliminate fluids and by strengthening the walls of the "honeycomb" compartments. (CNN -- US)
Got milk, moms? Bank needs it Jun 16, 2008
"The fats and proteins and carbohydrates are exactly the right balance for human growth and development," said Mary Rose Tully, director of lactation services at UNC-Chapel Hill. or (919) 829-4871. (News & Observer)
Official: State shouldn't rest on breast-feeding laurels Jun 15, 2008
"In Vermont, we have a culture where we treasure our children and when you have a group of mothers who are excited about being mothers it becomes a part of the normal culture," said Dawn Kersula, a lactation consultant at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital birthing center. "We have been doing this in Brattleboro for 40 years and so it do 00002FF7 es not seem odd that we would do well.". (Concord Monitor)
