A low-carb diet is a great option for some women because they can take off weight very quickly. However, diets like Atkins, South Beach and other Low-carb alternatives can cause some problems for a breastfeeding mom.
Most of these problems are related to what a very low carb diet can do to your body. During the early phases of these diets, you leave out carbohydrates in order to enter a fat-burning stage called ketosis. This burns fat, lessens hunger and flushes water out of the body. However, the ketones released into your breast milk WILL reach your nursing child and they have not yet determined if that is safe.
According to Atkins Health and Medical Information Services:“The reason for [recommending that breastfeeding mothers not follow the Atkins diet] is because the only studies that observe ketosis in pregnancy or breast feeding are in uncontrolled diabetics who are in ketoacidosis, not the same thing as ketosis.
There are NO studies that show the safety of burning ketones and its effect on babies (either in utero or breast feeding). We do know that ketones are found in breast milk. Babies may have a different threshold of tolerating ketones than adults, maybe not, but I'm sure you do not want your child to be the guinea pig!”
Having said that, as long as you only use the maintenance stage of a low card diet, you will still probably lose weight, but slower and without releasing ketones.
Tips for moms who still wish to try a low-carb diet:
•Wait until baby is at least 6 months old before dieting and has started solids foods.
•Avoid dehydration by drinking water, water and MORE WATER!
•Start gradually and avoid “phase one” of any of the diets.
•Do not drop below 1800 calories per day on a low carb plan.
•Keep an eye on baby's diaper output and weight gain. If you notice a decrease in your milk supply, stop immediately.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Neonatal circumcision: Effects on Breastfeeding
Neonatal circumcision: Effects on breastfeeding and outcomes associated with breastfeeding.
Aim: There have been recurrent claims made that neonatal circumcision disrupts the development and maintenance of breastfeeding in infants. The aim of the current study was to use a longitudinal birth cohort study to examine the associations between neonatal circumcision status and both breastfeeding outcomes, and health and cognitive ability outcomes associated with breastfeeding.
Method: Data were obtained from the Christchurch Health and Development Study, a longitudinal study of over 1000 individuals born in Christchurch New Zealand in mid 1977. Data were obtained for male cohort members (n = 635) on circumcision status, breastfeeding outcomes, health outcomes in infancy and cognitive ability outcomes later in life.
Results: Circumcision status was not significantly associated (P > 0.05) with breastfeeding outcomes in infancy, even following adjustment for covariate factors, including maternal age, family socio-economic status, ethnicity and birthweight. Also, circumcision status was not significantly associated (P > 0.05) with health in infancy and cognitive ability outcomes in later childhood, even after adjustment for covariate factors.
Conclusions: There was no evidence of an association between neonatal circumcision status and breastfeeding outcomes, or between circumcision status and health and cognitive ability outcomes associated with breastfeeding, and the findings do not support the view that neonatal circumcision disrupts breastfeeding.
Aim: There have been recurrent claims made that neonatal circumcision disrupts the development and maintenance of breastfeeding in infants. The aim of the current study was to use a longitudinal birth cohort study to examine the associations between neonatal circumcision status and both breastfeeding outcomes, and health and cognitive ability outcomes associated with breastfeeding.
Method: Data were obtained from the Christchurch Health and Development Study, a longitudinal study of over 1000 individuals born in Christchurch New Zealand in mid 1977. Data were obtained for male cohort members (n = 635) on circumcision status, breastfeeding outcomes, health outcomes in infancy and cognitive ability outcomes later in life.
Results: Circumcision status was not significantly associated (P > 0.05) with breastfeeding outcomes in infancy, even following adjustment for covariate factors, including maternal age, family socio-economic status, ethnicity and birthweight. Also, circumcision status was not significantly associated (P > 0.05) with health in infancy and cognitive ability outcomes in later childhood, even after adjustment for covariate factors.
Conclusions: There was no evidence of an association between neonatal circumcision status and breastfeeding outcomes, or between circumcision status and health and cognitive ability outcomes associated with breastfeeding, and the findings do not support the view that neonatal circumcision disrupts breastfeeding.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Breastfeeding Pics
Photo courtesy of 007 Breasts
Breastfeeding pictures can be viewed on the link provided above.
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Breastfeeding pictures can be viewed on the link provided above.
This blog does not show or contain any picture relating to breastfeeding as most searches on net are being made on keywords based on Porn whic is not a Policy of Blogger and are we to abide the rules.
Cetirizine / Zyrtec® in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
CATEGORY: B
Antihistamine. Metabolite of hydroxyzine. Molecular weight: 461.82.
"In mice, rats, and rabbits, cetirizine was not teratogenic at oral doses up to 96, 225, and 135 mg/kg, respectively (approximately 40, 180 and 220 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose in adults on a mg/m 2 basis)".
In a prospective, controlled, observational study of women exposed to either hydroxyzine or cetirizine during pregnancy 39 women were exposed to cetirizine during organogenesis. Most of the women had been treated with cetirizine for rhinitis or urticaria. There were no significant differences found between the cetirizine group and a control group in the rates of major or minor anomalies, spontaneous abortions, stillbirths, mean birth weight, mode of delivery, gestational age, or presence of neonatal distress.
In an observational study of newly marketed drugs prescribed in England cetirizine was taken during the first trimester in 20 pregnancies. One patient chose to have an elective abortion. There were 4 spontaneous abortions. The remaining mothers delivered 16 normal infants (one set of twins).
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recommend chlorpheniramine and tripelennamine as the antihistamines of choice for pregnant women. Cetirizine and loratadine may be considered (preferably after the first trimester) in patients who cannot tolerate or do not respond to maximal doses of topical therapy.
BREAST FEEDING: Excreted into human milk. Not considered compatible with breast feeding by the manufacturer.
CATEGORY: B
Antihistamine. Metabolite of hydroxyzine. Molecular weight: 461.82.
"In mice, rats, and rabbits, cetirizine was not teratogenic at oral doses up to 96, 225, and 135 mg/kg, respectively (approximately 40, 180 and 220 times the maximum recommended daily oral dose in adults on a mg/m 2 basis)".
In a prospective, controlled, observational study of women exposed to either hydroxyzine or cetirizine during pregnancy 39 women were exposed to cetirizine during organogenesis. Most of the women had been treated with cetirizine for rhinitis or urticaria. There were no significant differences found between the cetirizine group and a control group in the rates of major or minor anomalies, spontaneous abortions, stillbirths, mean birth weight, mode of delivery, gestational age, or presence of neonatal distress.
In an observational study of newly marketed drugs prescribed in England cetirizine was taken during the first trimester in 20 pregnancies. One patient chose to have an elective abortion. There were 4 spontaneous abortions. The remaining mothers delivered 16 normal infants (one set of twins).
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) recommend chlorpheniramine and tripelennamine as the antihistamines of choice for pregnant women. Cetirizine and loratadine may be considered (preferably after the first trimester) in patients who cannot tolerate or do not respond to maximal doses of topical therapy.
BREAST FEEDING: Excreted into human milk. Not considered compatible with breast feeding by the manufacturer.
Will Breastfeeding Confine Me to Home?
No! During the first months when babies need to be breastfed often you can carry on with your usual activities, just bring your baby along. Breastfed babies are very portable. You’ve already got your supply of milk handy, just grab your diaper bag when you leave! As your baby gets older and the time between feedings spaces out, you may be able to accomplish your errands between feedings. At other times you may need to leave your baby and some of your pumped breast milk with a caregiver. Either way, you can resume breastfeeding when you return home.
Breastfeeding - How do I know when it's time for a feeding?
At first, you're going to do a lot of feeding on demand, feeding your baby whenever she's hungry. This could mean up to every two to three hours. Typically, you can expect to breastfeed 8 to 12 times over a 24-hour period.
Feed your baby from each breast for as long as she wants. Alternate the breast you begin with at each feeding. This allows each breast to produce the proper amount of milk at each feeding.
Sometimes babies may want to feed more frequently and for very short periods of time. This is called “cluster feeding” and often occurs in the evening. This may mean your baby is going through a growth spurt. These usually happen around 2 weeks, 4 to 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. Let your baby set the pace.
Feed your baby from each breast for as long as she wants. Alternate the breast you begin with at each feeding. This allows each breast to produce the proper amount of milk at each feeding.
Sometimes babies may want to feed more frequently and for very short periods of time. This is called “cluster feeding” and often occurs in the evening. This may mean your baby is going through a growth spurt. These usually happen around 2 weeks, 4 to 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. Let your baby set the pace.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Will Breastfeeding Cause Me to Lose My Figure?
No! Quite the contrary! Breastfeeding has the extra advantage of helping you get back to your pre-pregnancy figure faster. our body will “burn” approximately 500-700 extra calories each day in the production of breast milk for your baby.
While you may be concerned about losing the weight you gained during pregnancy, gradual weight loss over 6-12 months is recommended. Eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding the “empty calories” found in sweets and fatty foods should help you to lose weight. You can also participate in your favorite activities, sports and exercise programs of stretching and low impact aerobics when your physician gives the approval. Poor diet and lack of exercise can adversely affect your recovery.
Your breast size should increase during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Breasts return to their pre-pregnancy state well after weaning. While your breasts may become less firm, this is a result of pregnancy - not breastfeeding.
While you may be concerned about losing the weight you gained during pregnancy, gradual weight loss over 6-12 months is recommended. Eating a well-balanced diet and avoiding the “empty calories” found in sweets and fatty foods should help you to lose weight. You can also participate in your favorite activities, sports and exercise programs of stretching and low impact aerobics when your physician gives the approval. Poor diet and lack of exercise can adversely affect your recovery.
Your breast size should increase during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Breasts return to their pre-pregnancy state well after weaning. While your breasts may become less firm, this is a result of pregnancy - not breastfeeding.
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