A routine question I ask my patients at their postpartum visit is “are you resting and getting enough sleep?”; something I stress before they go home from the hospital. It is easy to determine if they are resting enough just by looking at them. Asking this question is important, so that I can re-emphasize the […]
It is such a heartwarming feeling to see you return for your post delivery visit and witness the love and concern that you feel for your newborn baby. It continually amazes me how in tune a mother is with her child; it is truly a thing of beauty. There are so many things to think […]
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. An excellent resource concerning any additional medications is https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/html/LACT.htm (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, […]
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 […]
