Comments on: The Composition of Breastmilk, Part 2 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/ Thu, 17 May 2012 16:35:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: maggie http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-8739 maggie Wed, 02 May 2012 07:17:45 +0000 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/?p=2129#comment-8739 My baby was born tongue tied and at 1.5 wks had it fixed. It only took him a few feedings after that on the breast for him to get good at the whole process. My nips were extremely sore by the time we figured out what was wrong and got him in with a specialist, since he had been trying to suck with his gums, poor thing. However, once they healed, our breastfeeding experience was fantastic. My baby was born tongue tied and at 1.5 wks had it fixed. It only took him a few feedings after that on the breast for him to get good at the whole process. My nips were extremely sore by the time we figured out what was wrong and got him in with a specialist, since he had been trying to suck with his gums, poor thing. However, once they healed, our breastfeeding experience was fantastic.

]]> By: Dionna @ Code Name: Mama http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-8728 Dionna @ Code Name: Mama Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:42:08 +0000 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/?p=2129#comment-8728 Hi Debbie, I'm sorry you are having trouble! Have you talked to an LC or a breastfeeding-friendly doctor about the tongue issues? If it is truly tongue tie, I've heard a lot of good stories about a clip that can really help. Here are some resources from KellyMom: http://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/bfhelp-tonguetie/ Here is a story from one of my friends: naturalparentsnetwork.com/the-long-story-of-a-short-tongue-part-two/ (who would be happy to talk to you - leave a comment on that post if you'd like to chat!) I do not have any experience with formula, so I do not feel qualified to answer that question. You might find some information here: http://naturalparentsnetwork.com/feed-with-love-and-respect/#bfalt Good luck!! Hi Debbie, I’m sorry you are having trouble! Have you talked to an LC or a breastfeeding-friendly doctor about the tongue issues? If it is truly tongue tie, I’ve heard a lot of good stories about a clip that can really help.
Here are some resources from KellyMom: http://kellymom.com/health/baby-health/bfhelp-tonguetie/
Here is a story from one of my friends: naturalparentsnetwork.com/the-long-story-of-a-short-tongue-part-two/ (who would be happy to talk to you – leave a comment on that post if you’d like to chat!)

I do not have any experience with formula, so I do not feel qualified to answer that question. You might find some information here: http://naturalparentsnetwork.com/feed-with-love-and-respect/#bfalt

Good luck!!

]]> By: Sadie http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-8727 Sadie Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:40:05 +0000 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/?p=2129#comment-8727 Ha! Mine will never revert back to their pre-pregnancy state! Love reading this though, it makes me want to keep on pumping even though I thoroughly hate it. Ha! Mine will never revert back to their pre-pregnancy state! Love reading this though, it makes me want to keep on pumping even though I thoroughly hate it.

]]> By: Erin Brickner http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-8725 Erin Brickner Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:41:36 +0000 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/?p=2129#comment-8725 I worked with many lactation induced Mommas back in the day when I was an LLL leader. My district leader was one as a matter of fact. Just as different people are able to produce differing amounts of milk, mamas produce different antibodies in their milk. The body will adjust to whatever situation you ask of it. Unfortunately as usual these kinds of studies are not done on lactating women because the majority of medical science doe not think of smaller populations because there is no funding for such things. Unfortunately the body that does not go through the different stages of pregnancy has no way of knowing what is happening with hormone levels and all as far as what the baby needs and where they are in the growth chart. It is like being a nursemaid to the king where the babe gets whatever the Mom was fed to feed him and the other babies she was feeding. Diet is especially important and taking care of yourself while producing. It is good that you are giving this gift to your baby as neuroscience is finding that giving your baby the breast and closeness is what makes those neurons grow in relation to cortisol levels. I am a special needs educator now and follow this sort of thing. -Erin I worked with many lactation induced Mommas back in the day when I was an LLL leader. My district leader was one as a matter of fact. Just as different people are able to produce differing amounts of milk, mamas produce different antibodies in their milk. The body will adjust to whatever situation you ask of it. Unfortunately as usual these kinds of studies are not done on lactating women because the majority of medical science doe not think of smaller populations because there is no funding for such things. Unfortunately the body that does not go through the different stages of pregnancy has no way of knowing what is happening with hormone levels and all as far as what the baby needs and where they are in the growth chart. It is like being a nursemaid to the king where the babe gets whatever the Mom was fed to feed him and the other babies she was feeding. Diet is especially important and taking care of yourself while producing. It is good that you are giving this gift to your baby as neuroscience is finding that giving your baby the breast and closeness is what makes those neurons grow in relation to cortisol levels. I am a special needs educator now and follow this sort of thing. -Erin

]]> By: Debbie http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-8724 Debbie Sat, 28 Apr 2012 06:33:25 +0000 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/?p=2129#comment-8724 As a breastfeeding mother I want the best for my baby. But my fourth simpily will not nurse. Not real sure why although she has some tounge issues. So the reality is I can not commit to exclusively pumping again, I am weaning off the pump or down to a few times a day At 11 weeks what is the best formula? I do not want to but I see no other choice?? As a breastfeeding mother I want the best for my baby. But my fourth simpily will not nurse. Not real sure why although she has some tounge issues. So the reality is I can not commit to exclusively pumping again, I am weaning off the pump or down to a few times a day At 11 weeks what is the best formula? I do not want to but I see no other choice??

]]> By: Dionna @ Code Name: Mama http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5689 Dionna @ Code Name: Mama Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:44:58 +0000 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/?p=2129#comment-5689 That is a really good question Asma, and one I'm not sure I have all of the answers to. kellymom.com has some info/resources: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/ But here's my gut instinct: I would say the immunological protections will be present regardless of whether you are lactating after a pregnancy or whether you have induced lactation. Those are present because of your environment (you will pass on immunities of the things YOU are immune to b/c you are exposed to them). As far as the nutrients present in breastmilk - I wouldn't see why induced lactation would produce milk that is any different from lactating after a pregnancy, but I don't know for sure. I would suggest going on to kellymom.com's Facebook page and asking that question, Kelly might answer you herself or find someone who can. Good luck! That is a really good question Asma, and one I’m not sure I have all of the answers to.
kellymom.com has some info/resources: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/
But here’s my gut instinct: I would say the immunological protections will be present regardless of whether you are lactating after a pregnancy or whether you have induced lactation. Those are present because of your environment (you will pass on immunities of the things YOU are immune to b/c you are exposed to them).
As far as the nutrients present in breastmilk – I wouldn’t see why induced lactation would produce milk that is any different from lactating after a pregnancy, but I don’t know for sure. I would suggest going on to kellymom.com’s Facebook page and asking that question, Kelly might answer you herself or find someone who can.
Good luck!

]]> By: asma http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/2010/01/13/the-composition-of-breastmilk-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-5541 asma Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:45:56 +0000 http://attachmentparenting.org/blog/?p=2129#comment-5541 i just wanted to know that even if we breastfeed our adopted babies..and we take meds to get the breastmilk...will it still contain all the nutrients?!?!will the meds make it like the breastmilk that comes naturally or will it be different?! i just wanted to know that even if we breastfeed our adopted babies..and we take meds to get the breastmilk…will it still contain all the nutrients?!?!will the meds make it like the breastmilk that comes naturally or will it be different?!

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