Marymoomoo

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  1. The Risks of Not Breastfeeding for Mothers and Infants

    Marymoomoo replied to Marymoomoo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree! And research shows that antenatal education is extremely important, as well as the attitude of the mother's OB/midwife. Unfortunately, not every new mother will have been educated about...

  2. The Risks of Not Breastfeeding for Mothers and Infants

    Marymoomoo replied to Marymoomoo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Educating patients about the risks of formula feeding isn't the same thing as pushing a mother into a feeding choice that she didn't plan on (this can and does occur either way--formula or breast). In...

  3. The Risks of Not Breastfeeding for Mothers and Infants

    Marymoomoo replied to Marymoomoo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I posted the link to this paper in the spirit of information sharing. I didn't intend to stir up controversy or start a debate. The point of the paper was to outline the risks of formula feeding...

  4. Got any good BF resources?

    Marymoomoo replied to ibambamama's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Books: Supporting Sucking Skills in the Breastfeeding Infants--Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC Latch and Other Keys to Breastfeeding Success--Jack Newman, MD and Teresa Pitman DVDs: Follow Me...

  5. lpn wants to be lactation consultant

    Marymoomoo replied to bloomscoot's topic in Ob/Gyn

    These are two different things--IBCLC and LC (CLC). Then, to add to the confusion, there's CLE (certified lactation educator). CLC and CLE are certified through independent bodies. Usually you take a...

  6. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The article in this thread, and half a dozen other recent ones like it, have been slammed with rebuttals from notable scientists, researchers, and medical organizations. These are opinion pieces,...

  7. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought these were so great that they bear repeating. Come to think of it, wouldn't turning away be so much simpler than loudly complaining? How many things do each of us see in a day that we...

  8. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I do understand it is your opinion, or preference. :) As I said, you're welcome to it. To each his/her own! I'm sorry If I misunderstood your intent. The statement raised my eyebrows for the simple...

  9. Neonatal Conferences?

    Marymoomoo replied to lccougar02's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Human Milk Banking Association of North America is offering a conference that might have topics of interest to you. The dates are April 12-13 in Boston, MA. Can we share links here? (Moderator, feel...

  10. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just for fun...an advertisement from the Australian Breastfeeding

  11. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Breastfeeding is NOT supposed to hurt. If it hurts, chances are there is an issue with positioning and or latch that would be easily remedied or an physiological issue (such as tongue tie) that needs...

  12. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BINGO! Unfortunately, that is not true. Babies have died or have been injured from manufacturing errors such as too many or too few vitamins, too little protein, and even metal shavings in the can....

  13. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I get what you're saying, but in the interest of information-sharing, I wanted to offer this... Breastfeeding mothers can eat whatever they like. There are no dietary restrictions for breastfeeding...

  14. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    People around the world co-sleep (sleep in the same room) and co-bed (sleep in the same bed). This is the way that millions of people traditionally raise their children and there aren't entire...

  15. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for sharing that information! :) Here's more from a recent research article: The Effect of Breastfeeding on Breast

  16. The Case Against Breastfeeding

    Marymoomoo replied to EffJay's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where did you get the idea that the "benefits" of breastfeeding have not been medically proven? There are hundreds of peer reviewed research articles that say otherwise. Besides, the food that babies...

  17. Pediatric nursing ok for lactation consulting?

    Marymoomoo replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Pediatric

    The IBLCE website says: If you will be supporting pregnant and breastfeeding women, you can use that part of your experience. :) If you have specific question about what kind of hours qualify, you...

  18. Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    Marymoomoo replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i don't believe that if wic cut funding formula, parents would dilute it etc etc. i believe it would give more moms the initiative to breastfeed...moms just aren't educated enough about the benefits...

  19. Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    Marymoomoo replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    barkow said: my main issue with the baby friendly hospital concept is that the decision to breast or bottle feed is something that one should be formulating during their entire pregnancy, not just...

  20. Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    Marymoomoo replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I totally agree that we all should be striving to be understanding of and accomodating towards one another's cultures. I must say, though, that I found the information provided in the link borderline...

  21. OB "Freebies"

    Marymoomoo replied to malone2192's topic in Ob/Gyn

    IMHO, support should be offered to families in the form of actual support, not gift bags. I hate to use this as an example because giving birth is not an illness or medical condition, but I hope it...

  22. Breastfeeding and H1N1

    Marymoomoo replied to Marymoomoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is true. Thus the precautions listed. :) Why not separate and pump? 1. Babies need to be with their mothers and vice versa. :) This is especially true in the early newborn stage. 2. A sick mother...

  23. Breastfeeding and H1N1

    Marymoomoo posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued a press release regarding breastfeeding mothers with possible HN1 infection. There is confusion among the public, and even among practitioners,...

  24. Anyone going baby friendly?

    Marymoomoo replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    BabyLady, Some hospitals do use those protocols because they are evidence based. What in them would be a lawsuit waiting to happen? dscrn, The videos were made in 2007. Definitely NOT...

  25. Breast baby after C-Section and GD

    Marymoomoo replied to nkochrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wouldn't say it's an issue of preference, as in what the baby likes best. The issue is that there is a different mode of sucking and/or a different rate of flow. Some babies do become accustomed to...