tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37879735766798447422024-03-05T03:23:49.750-08:00All About BreastfeedingThis blog will be discussing everything having to do with breastfeeding. Check here for the latest findings of breastfeeding in the news. You can also find information on book reviews and other products related to breastfeeding. Some information will be taken from articles on the internet, some will be penned by myself and some information will be about local and around the globe events related to breastfeeding and mothers.Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-14908361837201400192018-12-03T07:38:00.001-08:002018-12-03T07:38:09.267-08:00Breastfeeding tips - Nursing in Public<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oFrB1PdI40E" width="480"></iframe>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-25866527758680484962016-05-01T13:23:00.001-07:002016-05-01T13:23:35.097-07:00Interview with Lori J. Isenstadt for our upcoming GOLD Lactation Confere...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2pLwQg9jauw" width="480"></iframe>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-24079200223296609182010-08-26T19:39:00.000-07:002010-08-26T19:46:02.407-07:00We have moved<h1 align="center">Announcement</h1><br /><hr /><br /><h2>We have moved to our new Word Press site.</h2><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aabreastfeedinghelpinaz.com/">http://www.aabreastfeedinghelpinaz.com/</a><br /><br />Also visit our my web site:<br /><br /><a href="http://aabreastfeeding.com/">http://aabreastfeeding.com</a><br /><br /><br />See you there<br /><br />LoriLori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-77076653340061989432010-08-25T10:17:00.000-07:002010-08-25T10:26:23.312-07:00Prescription Milk: TrailerWe need to combine the advanced medical technology with the human technology and have both work together to save the lives of babies born prematurely. Feeding premature babies donated human milk is life saving. <br /><br />The latest statistics show that 1 in 8 babies are born prematurely. This equals about 500,000 babies a year, with 40% of the babies not making it through their first year of life. <br /><br />Liquid Gold - another lovely name for human milk. Mothers donate their liquid gold, their milk because they know that without the immune factors and antibodies provided from their milk, babies will die. WE need for mothers to donate their milk and we need for hospitals and insurance companies to support these efforts.<br /><br />Feel free to share this video. <br /><br /><br /><br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/LJFrnUZGndM/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LJFrnUZGndM?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LJFrnUZGndM?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-70026691330900602422010-08-16T07:42:00.000-07:002010-08-16T08:08:14.887-07:00Moms sharing breast milk - Channel 12 InterviewI was recently interviewed on Channel 12 News in Phoenix, Arizona.<br /><br /><strong>HUMAN MILK FOR HUMAN BABIES! This is what I would have liked the headlines to say!</strong><br /><br />The interview lasted close to 30 minutes and below is the final piece. One of these days I will have an opportunity for a full half hour interview and it will all be shown. There was so much more that we talked about and more info I wanted to share.<br /><br />We talked about local mothers sharing their breastmilk with others and all of the emotions surrounding it as well as the health issues too. There was a discussion about how milk sharing or direct breastfeeding of other babies was very common for many years and why and how things have changed.<br /><br />Heather and I also talked a bit more about the details regarding friends, family and the mainstream public about this subject and the fact that it is not for everyone. Also discussed was how some families make the decisions as they weigh the health benefits of breastmilk sharing and risks of formula feeding. What is often not talked about is the fact that infant formula is not a guaranteed safe product as there has been many recalls. Infant formula is also not a product that has been approved by the <a href="http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/UCM143301.pdf">FDA.</a> Interestingly enough, when I talk about these facts, most people have no idea that formula has ever been recalled and are shocked to find this out.<br /><br />We think it is important to mention this fact as parents weigh their options. We also talked about, that in terms of options, it would be great if all mothers had access to donated milk from the milk banks as their first option. However, this needs a physicians prescription and is very costly and therefore, prohibitive to most families.<br /><br />I had hoped that also as a part of this interview, was a lot more info on the safety of <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/My%20Favorite%20Links/my-favorite-links.htm">Human Milk Banks</a> as this would be so educational for the public. It would also have been great to have highlighted some of the few hospitals that are currently using donated milk from the milk banks to feed their most ill babies in the NICU. There are many studies on the amazing health benefits of this. Hospitals that are feeding their very ill babies donated milk from the human milk banks are seeing huge health benefits. Their babies are having less health issues, decreased death rate, gaining weight easier and are discharged earlier that their formula fed ill babies.<br /><br />For more information on the services that I provide please take a look at my <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Breastfeeding%20Help/breastfeeding%20help-in-Arizona.htm">website<br /></a><br /><br />Click here for article and video:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.azcentral.com/12news/news/articles/2010/08/11/20100811breast-milk-moms-donating-08112010.html">Moms sharing breast milk</a>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-58358163164971778712010-08-13T07:44:00.000-07:002010-08-13T07:44:04.168-07:00Nursing mother kicked out of McDonald'sClarissa Bradford was told to leave a Phoenix McDonald's Wednesday night because she was breastfeeding her 6 month old baby. When the assistant manager told her to leave, Clarissa responded by stating that by Arizona law she was allowed to breastfeed her baby anywhere she wanted to. The assistant manager did not listen or care what she had to say and proceeded to insist that she leave. Below is her story.<br /><br />Interestingly enough, my daughter Carly, has several friends visiting her and they are all staying at my home. The girls are in the young 20's and are from Scotland, England and New Zealand. When talking about this story, none of the girls could really believe it is true. They have never heard of, first of all needing such laws to protect breastfeeding, and second it never occured to them that breastfeeding in public was something people would object to. <br /><br />When asked about the laws in their country and about public views on nursing in public, they say they are not absolutely sure of the law, but they do know that nursing in public is not something that is talked about in a negative way. Actually they all said that it was a very normal thing to see. Most moms nurse discreetly, some using a coverup of some sort and others not needing to. In a good way, it is such a non-issue in their countries that they feel there really is not much to talk about. <br /><br />Comments are welcome. My personal comment on this issue continues to be: "is this really happening in this day and age? In America? It just can't be."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_phoenix_metro/north_phoenix/nursing-mother-kicked-out-of-mcdonald's">Nursing mother kicked out of McDonald's</a>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-76227973122271546162010-08-11T10:20:00.000-07:002010-08-12T15:02:40.648-07:00Breastfeeding is NOT suppose to hurt - Part 2<div><br /><br /><div>During childbirth, the pains we feel from contractions do hurt and yet this is pain with a purpose. The work of labor is to cause the uterine muscle to go through changes that create the stretching of the uterine muscles... all to help bring your baby down and out into your arms. This labor period is a relatively short period of time and we can help ourselves tremendously to get through this period. Learning and practicing relaxation techniques, trusting birth and choosing the right careproviders are all part of the ingredients to help you have a safe birth as planned. </div><br /><div> </div><br /><div> </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqxqQJ7Ok3oVdlJ5CfxqtOtaur2beBEo0SCeZ_8lZ5f4QdKBSlM7-PwO1iMiwpIBSjUmkNeFcR-iEmvUtJInKEtMhxqA8ivoGHOQ3vOyPn7lulhgWDv6LrFtBKNrY2Nd1Pwbgpx_ckSWU/s1600/breastfeeding%2520green%2520photo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504211239991950722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqxqQJ7Ok3oVdlJ5CfxqtOtaur2beBEo0SCeZ_8lZ5f4QdKBSlM7-PwO1iMiwpIBSjUmkNeFcR-iEmvUtJInKEtMhxqA8ivoGHOQ3vOyPn7lulhgWDv6LrFtBKNrY2Nd1Pwbgpx_ckSWU/s320/breastfeeding%2520green%2520photo.jpg" /></a><br />So, while pain during childbirth is expected and we can work through it, pain during breastfeeding signals us that something is wrong and we should not have to use techniques to help us get through the pain each and every time you breastfeed. So, what do we do as new mothers when there are people around us who say that newborn breastfeeding pain is normal? My first thought is: Normal for who? And why? And for how long? And just because that was there experience, does not mean it has to be your experience also.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br />So, here's the thing. My peer lactation consultants and I are pretty intense about teaching mothers that this should not be hurting. Why? Because frequently this means breastfeeding failure. You just discontinue offering your milk altogether, whether it be from the direct breast or from a bottle. Or you decide to exclusively pump and bottlefeed.<br /><br />What is wrong with this picture? Well, it does not matter so much what I or someone else wants. What is wrong with this picture is that this is not what you had wanted.<br />You looked forward to the experience of holding your baby against your body, having them latch on and seeing them drink your milk,, directly from you. I strongly encourage mothers who are in this position to seek help from an experienced <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Breastfeeding%20Help/breastfeeding%20help-in-Arizona.htm">IBCLC.</a> At least until you can get help, be sure to keep up your milk production with regular pumping and be sure to feed your baby as frequently as he/she desires, which is usually 8 - 10 feedings a day.<br /><br />If the pump you are using is anything less than a <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Medela%20Symphony%20pumps/medela-symphony-pump-rental.htm">hospital grade pump</a> and you are finding that you are not making enough to keep up with your baby, I would encourage you to switch pumps, at least just temporarily, until you can get breastfeeding going well.<br /><br />As lactation specialists, our mantra is:<br /><br />1. Feed the baby ( even if it means temporarily with a bottle)<br />2. Protect the milk production ( regular and frequent milk removal)<br /><br />As long as you are doing numbers 1 & 2, there is always lots of opportunity to work on your breastfeeding challenges, solve your issues and begin breastfeeding in comfort.</div></div>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-29667424293474867662010-08-11T00:35:00.001-07:002010-08-11T00:52:01.745-07:00Breastfeeding.......is NOT suppose to hurtThat is right! Breastfeeding is not suppose to hurt. Breastfeeding your baby can sometimes be tiring for some mothers in the early days, but it is not suppose to hurt. So, why do so many mothers spend weeks on end enduring significant pain before they either get help or give up? Why? Well, I am frequently told that because they have read or been told that it can be quite painful for the first 2-4 weeks, mothers think this is normal. They suffer needlessly, just waiting for their pain to get better. Certainly for some mothers, their pain becomes less and less as the weeks go on. For other mothers, they may give up because the pain is so bad. And others gratefully receive help from an experienced lactation consultant. <br /><br />There are a few important facts about early breastfeeding that I work hard to let all mothers know and learn.<br /><br />#1. Breastfeeding is not suppose to hurt.<br />#2. If it is hurting, something is not right.<br />#3. If something is not right and you don't know what to do to fix it, get help.<br />#4. Getting help from an expert is a lot less expensive than the alternative... especially in the long run.<br />#5. When you put your baby to the breast, it should elicit a strong feeling of love and comfort and relaxation.<br /><br />More on this in my next post.<br /><br />LoriLori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-27608434790150670972010-08-07T17:29:00.000-07:002010-08-07T17:29:00.894-07:00World Breastfeeding Week Tribute<object style="background-image:url(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/8IwVb0agfOQ/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8IwVb0agfOQ&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8IwVb0agfOQ&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-67205183971263068612010-08-07T17:12:00.000-07:002010-08-07T17:23:19.116-07:00World Breastfeeding Week highlights the role of health professionalsPlease watch this video which discusses the Ten Steps to Healthy Breastfeeding.<br />All parents to be should be made aware of this information as they go through the process of choosing where they would like to give birth and who they would like to participate in the healthcare of their babies.<br /><br /> 1. Have a written breastfeeding policy that is routinely communicated to all health care staff.<br /><br /><br />2. Train all health care staff in skills necessary to implement this policy.<br /><br /><br />3. Inform all pregnant women about the benefits and management of breastfeeding.<br /><br /><br />4. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within a half-hour of birth.<br /><br /><br />5. Show mothers how to breastfeed and how to maintain lactation, even if they should be separated from their infants.<br /><br /><br /> 6. Give newborn infants no food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated.<br /><br /><br /> 7. Practice rooming- in - allow mothers and infants to remain together - 24 hours a day.<br /><br /><br /> 8. Encourage breastfeeding on demand.<br /><br /><br /> 9. Give no artificial teats or pacifiers (also called dummies or soothers) to breastfeeding infants.<br /><br /><br /> 10. Foster the establishment of breastfeeding support groups and refer mothers to them on discharge from the hospital or clinic.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/6hCkAqj8Js8/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6hCkAqj8Js8&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6hCkAqj8Js8&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-74861527950012410202010-08-07T16:57:00.000-07:002010-08-07T16:57:41.312-07:00Breastfeeding is ...beautifulAnother nice video to share in honor World Breastfeeding Week<br /><br /><br /><br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i4.ytimg.com/vi/_qvIb_5fDi8/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_qvIb_5fDi8&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_qvIb_5fDi8&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-35063251220383879492010-08-06T07:33:00.000-07:002010-08-06T07:36:35.146-07:00Official Keep Austin Breastfeeding Flash Mob 2010I love the power and energy of moms. This video brings a whole new level to Flash Dance/Flash Moms. Check out this video and see if it motivates you to get something going in your neck of the woods to celebrate breastfeeding. Send me your video and I will be happy to post in on the All About Breastfeeding Blog. <br /><br /><br /><br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/ZSxWAM1Qdvo/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSxWAM1Qdvo&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZSxWAM1Qdvo&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="480" height="295" allowScriptAccess="never" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-54402556650399061642010-08-01T15:47:00.000-07:002010-08-01T15:48:12.135-07:00Happy World Breastfeeding WeekPlease enjoy this video in honor of World Breastfeeding Week.<br /><br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2KU_k6UkrAI&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2KU_k6UkrAI&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-57645559855681821682010-07-05T14:45:00.000-07:002010-07-05T16:02:34.515-07:00GREAT NEW PRODUCT<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37AmBaIaIYui_ivpclqi6I47fCZjglmLmN8qb53sqNxncp95kKg9aWo8Mm41Ny2z4Uy3rZdCOY83QJtifIfgzgmol1AX-R-X1fIAcLyN7bbGBKVMiwn23Z2QtoDKfb4Swg57I7HaiRASV/s1600/snugzee.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 207px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 159px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490560499815898722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37AmBaIaIYui_ivpclqi6I47fCZjglmLmN8qb53sqNxncp95kKg9aWo8Mm41Ny2z4Uy3rZdCOY83QJtifIfgzgmol1AX-R-X1fIAcLyN7bbGBKVMiwn23Z2QtoDKfb4Swg57I7HaiRASV/s320/snugzee.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Based on all the babies I see in their car seats with their heads lopsided, I know that it is a much needed item. I spent some time chatting with the developors of <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Snugzee/snugzee.html">SnugZee</a> and here is what I learned:<br /><br /><strong>How is <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Snugzee/snugzee.html">SnugZee </a>Different?</strong><br /><br />1. The rainbow shaped pillows that are currently available on the market are placed behind your baby's head. This works against supporting your baby's head in an upright position by forcing her head down and forward and consequently contributes to the floppy-head dilema. Any device that goes in between baby and car seat may compromise the effectiveness of the harness system in the event of a crash.<br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Snugzee/snugzee.html">SnugZee</a> works to stabilize your baby's head by providing sufficient support on either side.<br /><br />3. The "other" double-pillow model has dimensions of 8" x 7" and obstructs your baby's view of the world around him while directly interfering with his ability to self-soothe.<br /><br />4. <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Snugzee/snugzee.html">SnugZee</a> pillow support dimensions: 4" x 3"<br /><br />5. The "other" strap cover pads are 5.8" long which force your baby's chest buckle too low to perform as it was designed to in the event of a crash.<br /><br />6. <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Snugzee/snugzee.html">SnugZee </a>strap cover pads are 3" long and allow your baby to remain properly restrained, comfortably. </div>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-57668090826754899332010-07-02T07:30:00.000-07:002010-07-02T08:03:31.231-07:00Breastfed babies and the heat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUkqUffoUFOqM5PF7Qime5lCXE6WEOxLozkC_-Hfl_NopiovUmEhgR274vSf-iQdDrF3hem9C2UjVG16gipQKViSJ8ZtbFlsD5Qd9ba2WZHVddNusce06ZHTFmF2ftaEDp6dmMlE0IX0J/s1600/many+pics+of+bf+babies.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUkqUffoUFOqM5PF7Qime5lCXE6WEOxLozkC_-Hfl_NopiovUmEhgR274vSf-iQdDrF3hem9C2UjVG16gipQKViSJ8ZtbFlsD5Qd9ba2WZHVddNusce06ZHTFmF2ftaEDp6dmMlE0IX0J/s320/many+pics+of+bf+babies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489324021071938082" /></a><br />I frequently get asked if there is a need for breastfed babies to be given water during the heat of the summer. <br /><br />Breastfed babies do not need water - keep in mind that breastmilk is 88% water. Even in the first few days after birth, before mom's milk has "come in", colostrum is all that is needed to keep baby well hydrated (assuming baby is nursing effectively). Per the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Supplements (water, glucose water, formula, and other fluids) should not be given to breastfeeding newborn infants unless ordered by a physician when a medical indication exists... During the first 6 months of age, even in hot climates, water and juice are unnecessary for breastfed infants and may introduce contaminants or allergens." <br /><br />In addition, breastfed babies do not require water when it is very hot outside, assuming baby is allowed to nurse as needed. Baby can get all the liquids needed via breastmilk. A number of studies have determined that an exclusively breastfed baby does not need extra water - these studies have been done in various locations (both humid and dry) at temperatures ranging from 22-41°C (71.6-105.8°F) and 9-96% relative humidity <br /><br /><br />Giving babies water is not be good for them. If you replace nourishing milk with water, your baby will miss out on nutrients he needs and it may upset his feeding habits. <br /><br />Breastmilk has antibodies which protect your baby against infection, so missing out on milk may make him more likely to become unwell. <br /><br />Breastfed babies do not need extra water, even in hot weather. Studies in hot climates have shown that babies who are allowed to breastfeed whenever they want do not become dehydrated. <br /><br /> When it's hot, babies tend feed more often, for short periods of time. This way they get extra foremilk, which is thinner and more refreshing than the fat-rich hindmilk, which comes at the end of a feed. Letting your baby have as many extra feeds as he wishes when it is hot means that he will get plenty of water. <br /><br /><strong>Here is a list of common risk factors associated with water supplementation of newborns und 6 weeks of age:</strong><br /><br /><br />•Water supplements are associated with increased bilirubin levels in jaundiced newborns.<br />•Too much water can lead to a serious condition called oral water intoxication. <br />•Water supplements fill baby up without adding calories, so water supplements can result in weight loss (or insufficient weight gain) for the baby. <br />•Babies who get water supplements are less interested in nursing. If baby is not nursing as often as he should, it will take longer for mom's milk to come in and can delay or prevent mom from establishing an optimum milk supply.<br /><br /><strong>For babies past the newborn stage</strong><br /><br />•Too much water can interfere with breastfeeding because it fills baby up so that he nurses less. Babies need the nutrition and calories in breastmilk to grow - water has none of these. <br />•Breastmilk has all the water your baby needs, even in very hot weather. <br />•When your 4-6 month old baby is learning to use a cup, giving him a few sips of water a couple of times a day (no more than 2 ounces per 24 hours) is fine and fun. <br />•Once baby starts solids, you might want to give him a few sips of expressed milk or water with his solids - some babies need this to prevent constipation.<br /><br />Please feel free to share this post with anyone who has questions or concerns about water supplements for the breastfed baby.<br /><br />STAY COOL<br /><br />LoriLori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-1235787075055388542010-06-16T20:34:00.000-07:002010-06-16T21:26:00.827-07:00Breastfeeding and Risk for Fever after ImmunizationThis is taken from the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics.<br />Published online May 17, 2010<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />A study just published in Pediatrics looked at the incidence of fever after immunizations among babies who were exclusively breastfed, partially breastfed, and formula fed. <br /><br />In a sample of 450 babies, they found that fever was reported for 25% of the exclusively breastfed babies, 31% for the partially breastfed babies, and 53% for the formula fed babies. So not breastfeeding roughly doubled the incidence of fever compared to exclusively breastfed babies.<br /><br />Why would this be? The authors note that different responses to viruses among breastfed and not-breastfed babies. They also note that it could be that babies' feed more frequently for comfort after an immunization, thereby taking in more calories in the post-immunization period - a pattern which does not occur with formula fed babies. Reduced caloric intake is associated with higher levels of pro-inflammatory factors.Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-23079135256364201502010-06-13T16:18:00.000-07:002010-06-13T16:25:42.682-07:00Ahhhhhhhhh Cool AirThanks to everyone who has inquired about the comfort level in my home. Lots of freon was added and 3 days later the a/c is still working... and working well. So, is it a leak??? or not?? That is the question. For right now, I am riding it out and enjoying 3 days in a row of cool air. This has not happened in a while and I am happy with RIGHT NOW!<br /><br />The fact that my office is now comfortable will be very good news for those moms who would like to come in for a sleepy wrap demo or a bra fitting... or anything else you might be interested in. <br /><br />Enjoy this poem I found while surfing the internet:<br /><br /><br />Mother's Love <br /> <br />These are the days<br />of laughter and love<br />smiling faced cherubim<br />sent from above<br />snuggled at my breast<br />full of warmth and rest<br />brings meaning and purpose<br />fulfilling destiny<br />creating, nurturing<br />the solar plexus<br />of radiant energy<br />transformed<br />in your smile <br /> <br />~ Charisse GoodyearLori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-63906813839522565662010-06-10T22:11:00.000-07:002010-06-10T23:37:01.650-07:00Business, Heat and The Air ConditionerYes, so it has been a week since I have blogged. The temperatures here in Phoenix Arizona have risen to the triple digits. And yes, it is a dry heat. And when it is 90 and 95 and 98, it is really not so bad. In fact, I like the weather at 95. Something shifts in a BIG way once it turns over to triple digits..... the heat is definitely on and there is usually no turning back. Which means triple digits for months at a time.<br /><br />Which is fine,,, as long as one has air conditioning. Air in their car and their home and their office - and all is fine with their world. My issue? The air conditioning in my home has had a major breakdown and as Murphy's Law would have it, this will be a very difficult job to fix. Apparently, the unit does have a leak. And yes, apparently, this leak is a very sneaky one, hiding in an unknown place. So, while this is being worked on,,,, my business is booming!<br /><br />I am thrilled to be so busy and am enjoying the work that I do and the families that I meet. I have had the privilege of working with pregnant and new mothers, as well as helping some grandmothers choose just the right gift for their pregnant daughters and daughter-in-laws. The greatest pleasure I have is to meet all the new babies and hold them in my arms. Pity my first baby on a Monday morning after not having held a baby all weekend. I basically think the baby is mine and will stay with me....but don't worry, I do give them back after a few minutes. I can't really be holding the baby when I am trying to help the mommy with breastfeeding!!<br /><br />As a lactation consultant, I offer private consultations so I can work with mom and baby and help make breastfeeding a more pleasurable experience for those who have been having challenges. Consults take place in either my home office or the mothers home. I love having the balance of being at home and working and yet, at the same time, packing up my car with all my consult stuff and traveling to mothers homes.<br /><br />Perhaps it is the heat these last few weeks, but home consults have been booming! I enjoy this because it does change things up for me, and I love visiting mothers in their own place as I really get an idea of the space they are using to breastfeed their babies. Looking at all their decorations and the babies rooms is also a lot of fun.<br /><br />My air conditioner will get fixed - real soon, I hope. The temperatures will continue to rise - whether we like it or not. And with all the fabulous mom to mom referrals I have been getting, my business will begin to build. I will continue to blog and hope to get back on track with daily postings. I also hope that this week some of the very pregnant moms I have seen in the last few weeks, finally give birth to their babies as all have been desperate in this heat and are very ready to finally meet their babies. Congratulations all!Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-89361728076961147592010-06-02T07:49:00.000-07:002010-06-02T08:03:11.756-07:00Human Milk BankingWould you like to know:<br /><br /><span style="color:#663333;">How do I become a milk donor?</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">How do I order human donor milk?</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">What is a donor milk bank?</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">How does a donor milk bank operate?</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">Where is the donor milk used?</span><br /><span style="color:#663333;">Why use donor milk?</span><br /><br />"Experts recommend breastfeeding exclusively for six months and the introduction of age appropriate foods with breastmilk to remain in the diet for two years and beyone. When maternal milk is inadequate or lacking particularly for high risk or premature infants pasateurized donor milk is the best option. Donor milk banking plays an important role in meeting these recommendations. "<br /><br /><strong>The above excerpt is taken from the Human Milk Banking of North America website. Please follow the link below for their website.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/My%20Favorite%20Links/my-favorite-links.htm">http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/My%20Favorite%20Links/my-favorite-links.htm</a>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-65770907937082359532010-05-31T15:11:00.000-07:002010-05-31T15:31:47.213-07:00Pregnant? And Breastfeeding?You are pregnant... and happy about it....... but.... <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ooops</span>.... you are still breastfeeding your 15 month old baby. Now what should you do? Well, how you proceed depends entirely up to you, your health and of course, your 15 month old baby will have a say in this also!<br /><br />If you are experiencing a normal pregnancy with no known health issues, you will be happy to know that there is no evidence stating that you need to wean. Your unborn baby will not be deprived of vital nutrients during the pregnancy while you continue to breastfeed your 15 month old. During pregnancy, mothers have contractions not just caused by breastfeeding, but also by sexual activity, and both are normal.<br /><br />Some mothers and babies will remain totally comfortable breastfeeding during a pregnancy. Others will experience symptoms that are perhaps slightly annoying and others might have sensations that are just too painful to continue. Nipple sensitivity is fairly common and for some mothers it is just a general <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">soreness</span> that is no big deal. Other mothers describe painful nipples that are enough to motivate them to wean.<br /><br />It is common for the milk production to decrease during the early part of the second trimester. For some babies, they are quite tenacious and just go for it anyway. Other babies become annoyed, impatient and lose interest and this causes them to wean. The milk also tends to change its "flavor", perhaps because of hormonal changes. When this happens, some babies are again, quite tenacious and just carry on and others are just done, done, done as they do not like this change in flavor. Sometimes when babies wean themselves during pregnancy, we are not sure exactly why. Was it the low or almost no supply? Was it the taste of the milk? Were they having difficulties finding a comfy spot on their mommies lap? Or did they just naturally get distracted with their daily life and self wean?<br /><br />Most important news is that unless there is a very specific documented reason for doing so, there is no reason to purposefully wean, just because you are pregnant. Speak with your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">healthcare</span> provider about this. If the advise is to wean, you might consider asking for the research stating the need to. For reasons that might be different than anything I mentioned or out of the ordinary, you are welcome to send me an email with the information as I love to learn new information to be able to share with my clients and readers.Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-70053307577870403882010-05-28T13:02:00.000-07:002010-05-28T20:09:02.900-07:00Medela Symphony BreastpumpI just received a new shipment of brand new Medela Symphony hospital grade breastpump. These are great pumps to rent if:<br /><br />1. You did not want to purchase a pump.<br />2. You are looking for THE most comfortable pump on the market today.<br />3. You are trying to help build your milk supply - this is the pump for you.<br />4. You are having problems breastfeeding and need to replace the baby at breast, this pump can do that for you.<br />5. You are having pain during breastfeeding and it hurts to use your pump with cracked and bleeding or sore nipples, engorgement, plugged ducts or mastitis - this is the pump for you.<br /><br />Check out this <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Medela%20Symphony%20pumps/medela-symphony-pump-rental.htm">link </a><br /><br />for more info on pump and prices. Call 623-362-2511 or email Lori at <a href="mailto:aabreastfeeding@hotmail.com">aabreastfeeding@hotmail.com</a> for shipping prices.Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-17818429667501172162010-05-27T11:50:00.000-07:002010-05-27T11:56:29.445-07:00Great Deal for a Photo SessionThis is a GREAT deal for a photo session with an amazing photographer. Just go to her website and check out her work. Hurry as the deal is over soon.<br /><br />http://www.thisislifephotography.com<br /><br /><br />Here's the deal:<br /><br /><br />$79 ($490 value, $411 savings, 84% off!)<br />Portrait Session<br />2-5x7s<br />2-8x10s<br />50% off additional prints<br /><br /><br />-Once 10 people sign up, the deal is on! <br />-You have until this Saturday, May 29th at midnight to sign up. <br />-Make sure you tell all of your family and friends! Spread the word! <br />-This is a HUGE savings off of our normal prices and THIS OFFER WILL NOT REPEAT! Take advantage of the savings now and use it later!<br />-Restrictions apply, contact us for details.<br />-Limit 1 per household, although multiple sessions may be purchased as gifts.Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-69590541539831250452010-05-18T00:11:00.000-07:002010-05-18T00:35:44.148-07:00A substance in human milk can kill cancer cellsSubstance in Breast Milk Kills Cancer Cells, Study Suggests<br />ScienceDaily (Apr. 23, 2010) — A substance found in breast milk can kill cancer cells, reveal studies carried out by researchers at Lund University and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.<br /><br />Although the special substance, known as HAMLET (Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made LEthal to Tumour cells), was discovered in breast milk several years ago, it is only now that it has been possible to test it on humans. Patients with cancer of the bladder who were treated with the substance excreted dead cancer cells in their urine after each treatment, which has given rise to hopes that it can be developed into medication for cancer care in the future.<br /><br /><strong>Discovered by chance</strong><br /><br /><br />HAMLET was discovered by chance when researchers were studying the antibacterial properties of breast milk. Further studies showed that HAMLET comprises a protein and a fatty acid that are both found naturally in breast milk. So far, however, it has not been proven that the HAMLET complex is spontaneously formed in the milk. It is speculated, however, that HAMLET can form in the acidic environment of the babies´ stomachs. Laboratory experiments have shown that HAMLET kills 40 different types of cancer, and the researchers are now going on to study its effect on skin cancer, tumours in the mucous membranes and brain tumours. Importantly, HAMLET kills only cancer cells and does not affect healthy cells.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Studying the integration of the substance</strong><br /><br />Researchers at the University of Gothenburg are focusing on how HAMLET can be taken up into tumour cells. The researchers, Roger Karlsson, Maja Puchades and Ingela Lanekoff, are attempting to gain an in-depth understanding of how the substance interacts with cell membranes, and their findings were recently published in the journal PLoS One.Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-42618285530029514032010-05-17T23:54:00.000-07:002010-05-18T00:08:36.061-07:00Federal Health Reform and Nursing Mothers<div>On March 23rd, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H.R. 3590. Follow the link below to learn more about what this means to employers and employees with regards to an employer being required to provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breastmilk for her baby. </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472503016896234530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMG-955__PPvF-UKy_oSQvj5cINZx7ODfIKw8fWRty7idEdtyYUJ5KK86n_a-_fvX7xz0nFZ3TV7NwjbIn_VzInoC9-uJD9zmyx4d7zdT8yV4RLfFo4ib6KcS6UKetMit7sts5Dqa-oktE/s320/breastfeeding+logo.jpg" />Also included in the link is information about breastfeeding and the law for the state of Arizona as well as laws in other states. <a href="http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=14389">breastfeeding and the law</a>Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787973576679844742.post-77859055291710730432010-05-10T20:34:00.000-07:002010-05-17T18:25:23.625-07:00A gradual return to work for the breastfeeding mother<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxi-5Giu1HcEHDxoDYlbyvPt4Vg48-O9nDKxbqyzvEuuIzOuN4EMnLxMQllmkgUhV2SGZDg84QsXxRbzhl4-_XYGZwdr1Y-nopby0tibMZzObEx1FKYM4PxuC2TgChG9JaJdGFzMYrIXa/s1600/BF+at+work.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 155px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472102716915207890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxi-5Giu1HcEHDxoDYlbyvPt4Vg48-O9nDKxbqyzvEuuIzOuN4EMnLxMQllmkgUhV2SGZDg84QsXxRbzhl4-_XYGZwdr1Y-nopby0tibMZzObEx1FKYM4PxuC2TgChG9JaJdGFzMYrIXa/s320/BF+at+work.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Mothers can prepare to return to work by being organized and planning a gradual transition back to work. Ideally, new mothers need at least 6-12 weeks of maternity leave to recover from childbirth and to establish a good milk supply. When a woman is not able to take this time, employer support can help her transition back to work so she can maintain her milk supply. This gradual easing back into the workplace allows time for her to adjust to her body’s changing needs.<br /><br />Transition options include:<br /><br />■ Part-time employment or telecommuting for a few weeks before resuming full-time work;<br />■ Working longer hours 4 days of the week and taking off in the middle of the work week to allow a day to rebuild milk supply by being with the baby;<br />■ Returning to work on a Thursday or Friday to allow for the quick weekend to rebuild milk supply before facing an entire week of separation from the baby; or<br />■ Job-sharing, which research shows can be highly effective for both employees and the employer.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Time to Express Milk:</strong><br /><br />Many employers are surprised to discover that the amount of time a woman needs to express milk is usually handled easily during the regular allowable break times. Women typically require <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1HeevMN3HgQ5tcFaGSrY7ibkiXHqWccZI9aLkoc-0WDiX2HYNWhdjF9wY3GslxWNF4g4u-PvQRkd6t6wMWs0zzRlPxqHFJNMxftxRLTZ-I5tJtGDe_qufnlzBLONE2agwz2k8J2iipWQ/s1600/Medelasymphony.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 226px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472105077679027714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA1HeevMN3HgQ5tcFaGSrY7ibkiXHqWccZI9aLkoc-0WDiX2HYNWhdjF9wY3GslxWNF4g4u-PvQRkd6t6wMWs0zzRlPxqHFJNMxftxRLTZ-I5tJtGDe_qufnlzBLONE2agwz2k8J2iipWQ/s320/Medelasymphony.jpg" /></a>two to three <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Medela%20Symphony%20pumps/medela-symphony-pump-rental.htm">pumping sessions </a>of around 15 minutes each, not counting time to go to and from the lactation room. As the baby grows and becomes older, pumping sessions often become less frequent. Women should discuss with their supervisors whether the current break schedule is sufficient. Employer flexibility, which allows for the mother to make up the time before or after work can help make this transition easier.<br /><br />It is more efficient for women to simply feed their infants directly. This can work well if the company provides onsite childcare, if the childcare provider is able to bring the baby to the mother during the work period, or if the company allows the employee to bring her infant to work for the first few months.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Medela%20Symphony%20pumps/medela-symphony-pump-rental.htm">Medela Symphony </a>is a great hospital grade pump that moms can rent. This is a very comfortable pump and can be used to express your milk while you are separated from your baby.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/All%20About%20Breastfeeding%20Home/PNS%20coupon.htm">Medela Pump In Style</a> ( which <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/">All About Breastfeeding </a>sells at a great price), is a single user pump that is also quite comfortable and can be used to express your milk while you are separated from your baby.<br /><br />The Medela Symphony is highly recommended if you are trying to build your supply, have a low supply or if your baby is not breastfeeding well. If you are having breastfeeding challenges, you should consider a visit with an <a href="http://www.aabreastfeeding.com/Breastfeeding%20Help/breastfeeding%20help-in-Arizona.htm">IBCLC </a>to help you work through the challenges and fix breastfeeding.<br /><br /><br /><strong>If y</strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9ou5he7WKaVEuApGYK1XI-C4yz063L5OzKyxuoGbYpvznxoWKS2V6xuv0WpSQbZKeeFcsid-D6TPQ5xR1IALaRfFEJQQ7ljC8vWHOfT2Akza2M-GiY1SqY24u8Nz5SGFKJHxQilk8adj/s1600/label-milk-500x375%5B1%5D.jpg"><strong><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 195px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472410109900826738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9ou5he7WKaVEuApGYK1XI-C4yz063L5OzKyxuoGbYpvznxoWKS2V6xuv0WpSQbZKeeFcsid-D6TPQ5xR1IALaRfFEJQQ7ljC8vWHOfT2Akza2M-GiY1SqY24u8Nz5SGFKJHxQilk8adj/s320/label-milk-500x375%5B1%5D.jpg" /></strong></a><strong>ou are preparing to return to work soon</strong>, please keep in mind that it is helpful to begin pumping and storing your milk about 2 weeks before your planned return to work. Some mothers feel they need to have a freezer full of pumped milk. This is not necessary and you should not stress yourself out trying to accomplish this goal.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />What you do need is 1 full days supply stored, plus 2-3 more bottles, for those times when you might be running late getting home from work. Each day that you are at work and separated from your baby, you will be pumping several times a day. This pumped milk will be for your baby the next day. Mondays milk is pumped for Tuesday. Tuesdays milk is pumped for Wednesday. Fridays milk is pumped for Monday.<br /><br /><br />If you would like to have extra milk, you can always pump on the weekends and store in the freezer. As a mother who knows how precious the first few weeks/months are, I would really want you to enjoy the time breastfeeding and enjoying your baby. If you are so focused on pumping and spending a lot of time doing so, you may miss quiet and relaxed time with your baby the first months. As in most things in life, it is helpful to find balance. Give yourself a little time and you will find your balance.Lori J. Isenstadt, IBCLC All About Breastfeedinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311649086175832643noreply@blogger.com0