North Suburban Family Network fall 2009 programs Sep 5, 2009
A drop-in center offering breastfeeding support and assistance from Hallmark Health lactation consultants and other mothers, all in a relaxed environment with coffee, tea and snacks. Meets on Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m.; and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon, at Hope Alliance Church, lower level, 84 Green St., Melrose. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Breastfeeding on UNL Campus Sep 5, 2009
Beginning Sept. 10, dozens of lactation spaces will be available to nursing mothers campuswide ... "Acknowledging the health benefits of breastfeeding, the university should make private, accessible, and comfortable lactation rooms available to its employees and students who want to express milk while on campus and away from their infant." Two types of lactation rooms are located around campus, so that a person wanting to use a room is always within a 5- to 10-minute walk from a designated room... (Nebraska Statepaper)
Moms: 'Can I Breastfeed With Implants?' Sep 2, 2009
But in a recent interview with , Baskett explained how she was pleasantly surprised when she learned that her would not necessarily thwart her hopes of lactation. "I was so scared that I wasn't going to be able to nurse that when I saw stuff come out of my nipples the other day, I was like, I can breastfeed?" Baskett, 24, told the magazine. (ABC News)
Breasts in Mourning: How Bottle-Feeding Mimics Child Loss in Mothers' Brains Aug 28, 2009
Opting not to breastfeed precludes and/or brings all of the processes involved in lactation to a halt. For most of human the absence or early cessation of breastfeeding would have been occasioned by miscarriage, loss, or death of a child. (Scientific American)
Breastfeeding Twins Aug 27, 2009
(Birth control medication can interfere with that process--ask your lactation consultant. . (Suite101.com)
EDWARD L. MORENO: Breast-fed babies are healthier babies Aug 27, 2009
lactation rooms for nursing mothers to use, though the student handbook states that students should not bring kids to the classroom during classes (as if the college needed this -- go figure) ... A story on the front page of Monday's Local section about breast-feeding misspelled the name of a Kaiser Permanente lactation consultant ... The Task Force has sponsored numerous local events such as trainings for local businesses, lactation certification courses for health professionals, and annual... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Healthy living briefs Aug 27, 2009
The meetings will be hosted by lactation consultants Jenny Nurss-Ullinskey, RN and Liz Birkey, RN. Mothers are welcome to bring their infants, as well as other children to these meetings. The next meeting will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 15. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Wilmington nursing center hosts medical milestone Aug 25, 2009
The institute is also home to two retail services: A Caring Place, which features wigs, bras, prostheses and head coverings for women living with cancer; and the Lactation Center Boutique, which offers the highest-quality breastfeeding supplies and support. For more information or to register, call the Community Health Institute at 781-756-4700 or visit. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Agony of mums who fail at breast-feeding Aug 16, 2009
The working woman took a lactation course on top of her regular pregnancy gym classes, learning how to massage her breasts and other things to ensure her baby could feed exclusively on her breast milk ... I regularly went to the lactation clinic to get help, but after three weeks my baby s weight had dropped by almost 15 ... For most mothers like Ratri, guilt about not being able to breast-feed puts enough pressure on them, without having to bear a bad mother label imposed by others not only... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Obituaries for Sunday, August 16, 2009 Aug 16, 2009
In 2000, she became certified as a lactation consultant, helping many new mothers learn to breastfeed their newborns. Barbara loved her career as a nurse and found the work to be very fulfilling. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
It's Time for More Moms to Breast-Feed, U.S. Officials Say Aug 15, 2009
"We've found that lots of mothers need support, and that takes lots of time and specialized training. Our institution has just hired another lactation specialist.". The goal, Geraghty said, is for "moms to breast-feed as long as they can and ... to have a good experience.". (MEDLINEplus)
Breastfeeding Reduces Risk Of Breast Cancer In Women With A Family History Of The Disease Aug 13, 2009
Lactation and Incidence of Premenopausal Breast Cancer: A Longitudinal Study. Arch Intern Med. (Science Daily)
Exercise Is Healthy For Mom And Child During Pregnancy, Report States Aug 13, 2009
Lactation is not negatively affected by exercise. There are fewer reports of mothers having post-partum depression or mood changes when they are exercising. (Science Daily)
Gift Basket Ideas for a Breastfeedi... Aug 12, 2009
A pretty mug and canister of lactation tea is a nice gift. If you know the mother prefers a particular kind of herbal tea, feel free to substitute (bearing in mind that some teas such as St John s Wort and peppermint are not recommended for breastfeeding). (Suite101.com)
Breast-feeding may avert cancer Aug 11, 2009
"I think this is huge," said Mary Overfield, a lactation consultant at WakeMed and an advocate with the N.C. Breastfeeding Coalition. "I have several friends who are breast cancer survivors, and you better believe they'd have done anything they could to cut their risk.". (News & Observer)
Breast-feeding may protect at-risk women from breast cancer Aug 11, 2009
In 1997, the women filled out a questionnaire about whether they had breast-fed each of their first four children, for how long, and whether they had used any lactation-suppressing medications ... Whether they had exclusively breast-fed and whether they stopped menstruating during lactation also didn't affect their risk ... Women who had used drugs for suppressing lactation were also at lower risk, the researchers discovered. (CNN -- Health)
Burger King: No shoes rule taken too far with baby Aug 7, 2009
lactation rooms for nursing mothers to use, though the student handbook states that students should not bring kids to the classroom during classes (as if the college needed this -- go figure). We have a staff member who had a baby about nine months ago, and she leaves her desk to pump the milk three times a day for 20 minutes each (that's one hour a day. (Fresno Bee)
CDC Breastfeeding Report Card 2009 Aug 6, 2009
Fifteen states currently have legislation in place requiring employers to offer lactation consultation and support to interested employees. All but one state have legislation protecting mothers' right to nurse in public. (Suite101.com)
Breast milk donation set up in Oregon Aug 4, 2009
But I m gonna pump anyway---cause its there and it gets painful if I don t," she said. KGW Adventist is setting up a depot to collect mother's milk, pushed by lactation nurse Peggy Andrews. Portland has the best breast feeding rate in the nation. So there are many moms that produce plenty of milk," said Andrews. Andrews estimates as many as 300 babies a year in the Northwest need donated breast milk. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Moms for Moses: 2 dozen women give infant a nurturing, nutritional start Aug 1, 2009
lactation rooms for nursing mothers to use, though the student handbook states that students should not bring kids to the classroom during classes (as if the college needed this -- go figure) ... Baby-Friendly USA is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, an international program dedicated to recognizing hospital and birthing facilities that offer an optimal level of care and education in lactation ... Hoag Hospital has remained dedicated to changing... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Depression Poses Pregnancy Risks Jul 21, 2009
In 2008, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists updated its bulletin, "Use of Psychiatric Medications During Pregnancy and Lactation." In it, the group notes that more than 500,000 pregnancies in the United States each year involve women who have psychiatric illnesses -- depression, but other illnesses as well -- that occurred before the pregnancy or emerge with it ... April 2008, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Practice Bulletin, "Use of Psychiatric... (MEDLINEplus)
Simple Steps Can Improve Milk Taste and Quality (1) Jul 19, 2009
As cows go through their different lactation cycles, it s always important to have them housed in a clean, dry environment. This will decrease their exposure to bacteria and, in turn, reduce their chances of developing mastitis. (Agri-View, WI)
Breastfeeding: Chemical Concentrations Do Not Decrease During Lactation Jul 17, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 16, 2009) A new study suggests that lipid-adjusted concentrations of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, polychlorinated biphenyls, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and furans and organochlorine pesticides in women s blood serum and milk do not decrease during lactation as previously thought ... This new finding also challenges the idea that early milk should be pumped and discarded as a means of reducing infant exposure to persistent organic pollutants, which can accumulate in a... (Science Daily)
Free support group for breast-feeding Jul 16, 2009
Both are certified lactation counselors through The Center for Breast-feeding. New moms are welcome to bring their babies to the meeting. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Vegetarian Diets Can Help Prevent Chronic Diseases, American Dietetic Association Says Jul 4, 2009
"It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes.". ADA's position and accompanying paper were... (Science Daily)
Working Moms Find Freedom to Use Breast Pumps Where They Want, When They Want Jul 2, 2009
According to Dr. Dao, "Research has clearly established that returning to work is strongly associated with the end of breastfeeding for too many women. Public policy and employers are making significant investments and efforts to facilitate lactation in the workplace, but the increase in breastfeeding rates seems to have stalled, in spite of the fact that the overwhelming majority of new mothers have gotten the message, and want to breastfeed for the health of their infants.". Moms using the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets Jul 2, 2009
"It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life-cycle including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence and for athletes.". ADA's position and accompanying paper were... (EurekAlert!)
Breastfeeding Help for New Nursing ... Jun 26, 2009
Most hospitals have an on-duty lactation consultant that will come directly to a mom's recovery room to help and advise. Nursing Support at Home. (Suite101.com)
NMC, MAC Host Mastitis Prevention, Milk Quality Conference (2) Jun 21, 2009
He encouraged producers and consultants to prevent cows from becoming too fat in late lactation and the dry period. Promote a rapid increase in energy intake post-calving by feeding a well-balanced diet, based on high-quality forage. (Agri-View, WI)
Breast-Feeding OK for Most Moms with MS Jun 16, 2009
"Previous research has ignored the postpartum factor, and what our study suggests -- if these findings can be repeated -- is that it's probably a factor that's common to pregnancy and lactation," Langer-Gould said. Prolactin, a hormone that stimulates the production of breast milk and suppresses ovulation could be such a factor, suggested Patricia A. O'Looney, vice president of biomedical research at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. (MEDLINEplus)
Breastfeeding benefits both mother, child May 26, 2009
Amy Lawrence, an international board-certified lactation consultant and R.N., says Athens Regional Medical Center runs a 76 percent initiation of breastfeeding, compared to 60 percent in 2000 ... Athens Regional Medical Center: A breastfeeding class where moms can meet with lactation consultants ... Amy Lawrence, an international board-certified lactation consultant and R.N., says Athens Regional Medical Center runs a 76 percent initiation of breastfeeding, compared to 60 percent in 2000. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Superintendent's Student Recognition Award May 17, 2009
Fairfield Minuteman - News - Top Stories. Paul Hiller, Chief Fiscal Officer for the town, retracted a statement he gave the Minuteman this week about the prospect that the state would fine the town if a referendum is successful in forcing reductions to the recently approved town budget. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Breastfeeding event set Saturday in park May 14, 2009
Representatives from Athens Regional Medical Center, the La Leche League of Athens, Moms Helping Moms Peer Counselors and St. Mary's will present information on lactation. For more information, call St. Mary's at (706) 583-2838. (Athens Banner-Herald)
160 million years of milk May 13, 2009
Researchers with the Bovine Lactation Genome Consortium compared 197 milk and mammary genes , (Bos taurus aka European cattle), and more than 6,000 mammary-related genes, with other genes in the bovine genome ... By comparing the genes of these species of mammals, the team discovered that, compared to other cattle genes, the individual milk and milk-production genes are more likely to be found in all mammals, despite the wide diversity of lactation strategies ... The milk-genome researchers... (Harper's Magazine)
What are the benefits of breastfeeding to mom? May 12, 2009
Ruth Simmons, RNC, IBCLC, is a lactation specialist and the Coordinator of Lactation Support Services at Emory University Hospital Midtown. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Some of the best moms live at Zoo Atlanta! May 12, 2009
According to the Ped (and she is a lactation specialist) nursing has shown some antibodies of the mother helping the baby for a short term (3 months). She also said that the closeness and need build a dependency in the baby that sets up the bond of mother to child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Explore holistic medicine as an option May 8, 2009
There will be workshops for young as well as old ,including by the Area Agency on Aging, and some extensive therapeutic workshops will be offered on reiki, healing touch, yoga and bodywork, as well as doulas, midwives, lactation counselors and perinatal massage therapists to provide information on birth options. Several nutritional counselors will provide information on nutritional supplements, herbs and healthy eating. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Drug to treat diabetes via brain May 8, 2009
Bromocriptine inhibits lactation, and although no link is proven, there have been reports of strokes in postpartum women using higher doses. The FDA said it also should be used cautiously with people taking blood pressuring-lowering medication. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wii games to be part of meeting May 7, 2009
Lactation consultants will be available to answer questions. Plus, learn the proper way to perform a breast self-exam. (North County Times)
A Mother and Daughter Find Life in Bangkok May 6, 2009
The hospital had lactation consultants on call 24 hours a day and an expat liaison who ran interception between the many foreigners who come from around the region to give birth here and the entire hospital staff. The hospital even has services to take care of parents' visa extensions and passport paperwork for newborns. (Slate)
Regional Roundup May 6, 2009
Vendors at the event will include lactation consultants, family birth professionals, child development experts, massage therapists, photographers and preand post-natal fitness experts. Entertainment will be included and a silent auction to benefit Walk for the Health of It will also be held. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Franseens Find Dairy Goats Work Well With Beef (2) May 3, 2009
Deb points out that they re still building the herd and have many goats in their first lactation ... The lactation is 305 days; goats have a 60-day dry period ... Goats will average four or five lactations. (Agri-View, WI)
Cattle Genome Sequencing Milestone Promises Health Benefits, Researcher Says Apr 29, 2009
The new data are especially important given the economic and nutritional importance of cattle to humans, said Casey, whose specialty is study of lactation and mammary gland biology. Focusing on genes that regulate milk synthesis in the cow, she also co-authored a companion report appearing in the journal Genome Biology discussing how the bovine lactation genome sheds light on the evolution of mammalian milk ... After comparing the cattle genomic information to that already assembled for other... (Science Daily)
Cow genome unraveled to improve meat, milk Apr 28, 2009
They found that in domestic cattle, the duplications related to immunity, metabolism, digestion, reproduction and lactation. Such duplications in humans have been related to a variety of disorders. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Use of Human Milk As Cancer Therapy Apr 28, 2009
A recently published qualitative study in the Journal of Human Lactation assessed whether cancer patients that had taken human milk as part of their therapy experienced any benefit. Men and women with various stages of cancer were asked to evaluate their cancer symptoms before and after commencing human milk therapy. (Suite101.com)
Did you suffer postpartum depression? Act could help others! Apr 28, 2009
The lactation specialist at Piedmont Hospital is who recognized what was happening to me ... The lactation specialists helped me treat the yeast, which eventually made the nursing less painful ... I also think women need to seek the advice of a lactation consultant right away if they are having trouble nursing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
- EL CENTRO: Breast-feeding class set (1) Apr 15, 2009
A class on breast-feeding will be offered to prospective new mothers at 6 p.m. Thursday in the El Centro Regional Medical Plaza, 1271 Ross Ave. Roberta Webster, a certified lactation nurse, is the instructor. Webster and Alicia Rangel, certified lactation nurses, are the advisers. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Health in brief Apr 11, 2009
Lactation Connection: International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Gale Denis, RN, IBCLC, and Ellena Preston, RN, IBCLC. For information, call 978-463-1079. Pain Management: For information, call 978-463-1045. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Mother's Milk A Lifesaver For Preemies? Apr 11, 2009
The hospital he was born in was very supportive of breastfeeding, and the NICU had a dedicated and specially-trained lactation consultant who helped me tremendously. Once my son got home, it took a few more months of work to get him nursing, but we finally made it. (CBS News)
Breast Milk Banks Offer Options For Moms Apr 8, 2009
Lactation expert Becky Mannel said mother's milk contains more nutrients than commercial formulas. "Certainly, babies who are formula-fed are more likely to be hospitalized," Mannel said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Effects Of Stress Last For Life In Birds Mar 24, 2009
Previous work in mammals has been unable to work out whether this is due to raised stress hormone levels produced by the young or raised stress hormone levels in the mother, transmitted to her offspring through lactation. To overcome this problem, a team led by Dr Karen Spencer at the University of Glasgow used a bird species, the zebra finch, as a model to study the effects of stress in early life. (Science Daily)
National Dairy Shrine Honors World’s Best in the Dairy Industry (4) Mar 22, 2009
For 39 years, Bauman has conducted research aimed at understanding lactation, metabolic regulation, and lipid metabolism in the dairy cow ... Specht also convinced USDA to include records from AM/PM testing programs in calculating genetic evaluations and, likewise, to use partial records for first-lactation animals. (Agri-View, WI)
It's Time To Stop the Breast-Feeding Bullies Mar 12, 2009
First, while I was still in the hospital, recovering from an emergency C-section and trying to grasp the whole concept of motherhood, the "lactation specialist" visited our room ... Turns out the lactation specialist hadn't bothered to inquire about my son ... This , for instance, paints a stark contrast between female Starbucks execs who get to use a lovely Lactation Room, and women working behind caf counters who have to pump in bathrooms during quickie breaks. (Slate)
Lactation consultant guides new mothers Mar 8, 2009
Lactation consultant Donna Norris with Nanci Gilmore and her baby, Noelle, at Newton-Wellesley Hospital ... Donna Norris has seen it all as a lactation consultant, from a lesbian couple who both wanted to nurse their baby to a dad who, after sipping a sample of breast milk from a spoon, said it "tasted so sweet." ... "Breast-feeding is a natural act, but it doesn't come naturally to a lot of women," says Norris, who is one of three lactation consultants at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and also has... (Boston Globe)
Why Do Women Store Fat Differently From Men? Mar 5, 2009
"Female puberty and early pregnancy times of increased oestrogen could be seen as states of efficient fat storage in preparation for fertility, foetal development and lactation," the study's author Associate Professor Anthony O'Sullivan, from UNSW's St George Clinical School, said. The findings, which appear in Obesity Reviews, the journal of the prestigious International Association for the Study of Obesity, may have implications for dietary advice given to women during pregnancy and the design... (Science Daily)
Doctors endorse vegan and vegetarian diets for healthy pregnancies Mar 3, 2009
The American Dietetic Association, the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, states that "well-planned vegan and other types of vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence." Vegetarian diets offer a number of nutritional benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat and cholesterol and higher levels of fiber, folate, and cancer-fighting antioxidants and... (EurekAlert!)
Prenatal Vitamins Should Contain Only Potassium Iodide, Not Other Sources Of Iodine, Scientists Urge Mar 2, 2009
"The American Thyroid Associated has recommended that women receive prenatal vitamins containing 150 g of iodine daily during pregnancy and lactation. However, the iodine content of prenatal vitamins is not mandated in the United States," said author Elizabeth Pearce, MD, an assistant professor of medicine at BUSM, on behalf of her co-authors, Angela Leung, MD and Lewis Braverman, MD.. "In order to maintain consistency of labeling and to ensure these vitamins contain the recommended dosage, we... (Science Daily)
Freestall Design is Key Component of Cow Comfort, Milk Production (3) Mar 1, 2009
Construction on this farm included building new sand-bedded freestalls for first lactation heifers, and removing the mattresses and concrete in the old barn and replacing that with sand for the older cows ... Herd C is a 163-cow registered Holstein herd housed in a six-row rubber crumb mattress barn with stalls designed for first lactation heifers, much too small for the mature cows that averaged 1,800 pounds in bodyweight. (Agri-View, WI)
Health institute presents 'Fitness after 50' Feb 27, 2009
The institute is also home to two retail services; A Caring Place, which features wigs, bras, prostheses and head coverings for women living with cancer; and the Lactation Center Boutique, which offers the highest-quality breastfeeding supplies and support. For more information or to register, please call the Community Health Institute at 781-756-4700 or visit. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Breast-feeding activists try to start mother's milk 'bank' Feb 25, 2009
A group called Northwest Mothers Milk Bank is trying to start a site in Portland but needs to find a location and figure out financing, said Lesley Mondeaux, a Providence Newberg Medical Center lactation nurse who is on the group's board of directors ... Oregon Health & Science University recently started a committee to see how it might be able to offer donor milk to babies in its neonatal intensive care unit, who now get formula if they can't consume their mothers' milk, OHSU lactation services... (OregonLive, OR -- News)
• To do for you Feb 23, 2009
With the help of a certified lactation educator and counselor, mothers can learn the benefits and science of breastfeeding along with correct procedures and unexpected challenges. Topics: breastfeeding troubleshooting; myths and nutrition; and preparation to go back to work or school or stay home. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Black Cohosh Use in Pregnancy and C... Feb 21, 2009
It has also been used for inducing labor and lactation. Black cohosh's effects on the female endoctrine and reproductive systems can be explained by the estrogen-like compounds contained in the root and leaves of the plant. (Suite101.com)
Breast-Feeding May Cut Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Feb 21, 2009
"The few previous studies in women with multiple sclerosis have suggested that breast-feeding has no effect, but they did not distinguish between exclusive and non-exclusive (with formula) breast-feeding. Current treatments used to reduce the risk of relapses in multiple sclerosis are not recommended for use during pregnancy or lactation and their effect on postpartum relapses have never been studied.". "Thus, patients have to choose whether to forego nursing (and the health benefits to the... (MEDLINEplus)
Dry Beans Inhibit Development Of Mammary Cancer Feb 19, 2009
22, 2009) Scientists have found that extended lactation protects again mammary tumor development. Women who breastfeed for greater than two years have a significantly reduced risk of developing breast cancer. (Science Daily)
Social Support During Breast-feeding Helps Humans Have More Children Feb 15, 2009
Some studies have suggested the human body becomes more metabolically efficient during lactation, requiring less energy or less oxygen to complete physical tasks ... Piperata s examination of this society s postpartum practices has enabled her to document how women conserve energy immediately after childbirth and throughout the lactation period, which averages about 18 months ... She has new data suggesting that social support affects how much energy the new mothers in the Amazonian culture are... (Science Daily)
