Blog Entries October 2008
by Kate Kahn -
30th October 2008
Once again it's time to publish the results of how you feel on certain issues we've raised in our polls. Remember, your answers help us to take the pulse of what's important to you, what works and doesn't work for you. Periodically I publish the results of those polls so that you can see how the issues are resonating with...
by Barbara Dehn -
26th October 2008
3 Simple Questions may predict who's at Risk
Recently an article in the Journal of Pediatrics found that 3 simple questions might help providers identify new moms at risk for postpartum depression.
For this new...
by Barbara Dehn -
23rd October 2008
I’m often asked when is the best time to introduce solids. Many parents are eager to give their baby the best start and are ready for the rice cereal way before the baby is. The best time to introduce rice cereal is when your pediatrician or pediatric nurse practitioner recommends it, based on your child’s unique growth...
by Kate Kahn -
20th October 2008
Breast is best. Breast is best. Breast is best. That message has been well-drummed into our motherhood psyche. And I'm not disagreeing. What I do disagree with are the scare tactics employed by over-zealous lactivists that prey on the vulnerabilities of new moms and leave them believing that if they don't...
by Barbara Dehn -
16th October 2008
I had a question the other day about how to introduce a bottle of pumped milk or formula to a baby. This mom will be returning to work, has already seen her supply drop off despite lots of pump sessions and fenugreek (an ancient medicinal herb that can incrase milk production). Her baby is breastfeeding and has been able to take a few...
by Kate Kahn -
13th October 2008
Did you stop nursing in the first two months? If so, why? Were you ever taught how to prorperly prepare formula? Did your baby sleep in the same room as you for the first three months as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
Your answers could indicate whether or not you fit into the "norm"...
by Barbara Dehn -
9th October 2008
The other day, Kate blogged about breast milk in ice cream. Wow, just when you think you’ve heard it all, there is a surprise around the corner. This would be funny, except that the person or people who are promoting this idea may not be aware of the critical shortage of breast milk for the most vulnerable babies. Last...
by Kate Kahn -
6th October 2008
Ok....I've heard it all now! Listen to this: The animal rights group, Peta, is calling on ice cream makers, Ben & Jerry to use breast milk in their ice cream instead of cow's milk! Yes, I know. You can hardly believe your eyes! Can you stand it!
Peta says using breast milk "would lessen the...
by Barbara Dehn -
2nd October 2008
Diaper bags have changed a lot in the last 20 years. I remember shocking sherbet colors pressed onto thick crenulated plastic with tumbling bears, bunnies and baby ducks. The bags of old, were large, cumbersome and had 1 or 2 compartments if you were lucky. You could lose a baby in those bags. Walking into a room lugging a baby and...
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Do moms know best? We believe they do, but the government may not..
Your freedom to choose between breast and bottle-feeding could be in jeopardy.
