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HI, I am training to become a midwife and im doing my research paper on breastfeeding, so if any of you have any personal experinces that you would like to share then please do not hesitate to get in touch. Everything will be completly confidential and will be only used as a research purpose. MANY THANKS Katie Cullinane... Read More
I am an avid knitter and crocheter. Some births will be really long. I will occasionally take my knitting with me and work on it. I have recently found that many midwives and doulas do this. I also give my clients a hand knitted hat for their baby.... Read More
Several studies in different parts of the world have shown that there is a benefit to a baby when the mother takes Vitamin D in excess of the amount in prenatal vitamins. This shows that there is a benefit to pregnant mothers in reducing the complications of pregnancy. While the study only looked at a fairly low dose of Vitamin D, probably from cod liver oil and diet, it indicates that supplementation reduced pre-eclampsia (toxemia) by 25%. Other studies show it reduces C-Section rates. Base... Read More
Nursing mothers should take much higher dose Vitamin D to prevent Type 1 diabetes and reduce autism, and should supplement their infants. African American nursing mothers have lost children to accusations of abuse when rickets were the cause of fractures. While I used to think otherwise, I firmly believe that nursing mothers should supplement both themselves and their babies with Vitamin D. The exceptions to this are mothers who live south of Atlanta, who together with their babies ar... Read More
Breastfeeding mothers need additional nutrients to provide optimal breastmilk. In all cultures mothers are fed additional nutrient-dense foods. This article outlines the use of galactagogues, the need for fats and special concerns with postpartum weight loss or dieting, allergies and medications. Feeding Breastfeeding Moms to Promote Lactation by Karen S. Vaughan, L.Ac., MSTOM Most new mothers expect that nursing will be something natural and easy. In fact there is an art... Read More
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