Several studies following children from ages 3-5 years old and longer indicated that the children of mothers who breastfed exclusively weighed much less than those that were bottle fed. It’s fascinating to me that these findings have been consistent in studies from several countries including Germany, England, Japan and the U.S, beginning as early as […]
The very make up of breast milk is amazing! It contains all the important ingredients to provide for a healthier happier baby. Breast milk contains immunoglobulin A and macrophages which coat the intestines, keeping unwanted bacteria from being absorbed as well as giving the baby a stronger immune system to fight off infection. Breast milk also […]
Although there are mixed results from numerous studies, the majority of studies show that mothers who breastfeed regularly lose the weight they gained during pregnancy at a faster rate than those mothers that breastfeed part time or don’t breast feed at all. I have found that my breast feeding moms tend to lose their pregnancy […]
Emotional bonding can be achieved in different ways. Breast feeding certainly plays an important role in improving the bond between mother and baby, although, it is not necessarily the only effective means of mother-baby bonding. To start, there are a number of studies which show the advantages of skin to skin contact between mother and […]
Below is a list of commonly used medications along with safety considerations during breastfeeding. For more detailed information visit the National Library of Medicine. A) Anti-inflammatory medications (fever and/or pain) 1) Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen: These are anti-inflammatory medications of choice. No known problems with baby, extremely low levels in breast milk, much lower than […]
Now that you have seriously considered or are committed to breastfeeding because of the benefits to both you and your baby, we would like to provide you with the following important pointers to help you better achieve your goal. Stay focused and don’t get discouraged You have made a commitment to breast feed because of […]
How many times have you heard the phrases, “No Pain, No Gain” or “You have to pay to play” or “Hard work pays off”? Well, none of these phrases are very inspiring at 5 AM when I am trying to drag myself out of bed to fit exercise into my schedule. Likewise, we can inform […]
Dads play an important role in helping mom continue breast feeding so baby enjoys the benefits. Mutual respect, effort, understanding, communication and teamwork by both mom and dad are key elements. Studies show that dads can feel inadequate and wonder about their ability to effectively bond with their baby, while moms can feel isolated and […]
Breastfeeding is extremely cost effective. Here is a list of essentials which are helpful to have on hand 1) Disposable breast pads (ex Lansinoh ~$7.00/100 count) 2) Lanolin (ex Lansinoh ~$7.00 / tube ) 3) Nursing Bras (some women find bras with wires uncomfortable) 4) Playtex drop in Ventaire bottles ( ~ $12.00/ pack of 3) […]
Exercise, personal hygiene, personal grooming, intimacy, and travel are an important part of all of our lives. Many patients have unrealistic ideas of what they should and shouldn’t be able to do during pregnancy. Here are many of the concerns that patients express: 1) Can I travel by airplane and if so until when? Airplane […]
