Friday, Jan 29, 2010
New moms attempting to breastfeed need to be aware of problems associated with certain types of anti-depressants. Yahoo Health quoted an article published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology about a class of anti-depressants, SSRI (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitor). Drugs such as Prozac and Paxil showed delayed onset of lactation for these women. Further details can be found in: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/100127/science/science_breastfeed_antidepressant_ssri_1
The study found:
1) 431 new moms took the SSRI medications,
2) It took @ 85 hours for SSRI-taking moms to establish milk flow;
3) 69.1 hours for women not taking SSRI medications,
4) Breastfeeding moms taking SSRI drugs may benefit from extra support of a lactation consultant,
5) More data are needed for full recommendations
*Serotonin is one of the neurotransmitters that governs milk secretion at the right time. When this chemical is reduced, it can affect milk product of breastfeeding moms.
So, what happens to the breastfed babies of moms taking SSRI?
Go to: http://www.breastfeeding.org/newsletter/v2i4/page2.html Amount baby can get
Antidepressant Trade Name with respect to what mom gets Use during BF OK?
Fluoxetine Prozac 6.5% Least desirable SSRI
Bupropion Wellbutrin <3.0% Probably OK
Citalopram Celexa 4.4% Probably OK
Nefazodone Serzone <1.0% Probably OK
Paroxetine Paxil 2.0% Preferred
Sertraline Zoloft 1.8% Preferred
Venlafaxine Effexor 4.6% Probably OK
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Breastfeeding and Other Health Issues for New Moms
Tuesday, 26 January, 2010
For those of you who are new nursing moms, have you had some trouble figuring out how to calculate the amount of breast milk required to meet your baby's needs? This question can be troublesome if you need to pump and save. Here's the quote from Kittie Frantz, R.N., Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, who developed the app for Breast Milk Calculator.
"I just finished an iPhone app for breastfeeding. It is called BREAST MILK CALCULATOR and it is fabulous for nursing moms. The app uses the standard calculation pediatricians and dieticians use to determine how much milk an infant needs to sustain a certain weight. The mom can enter baby's birth date and weight and the app will tell her how much baby had to have received to maintain that weight and how much more to gain. This is great for working moms who need to know how much milk to leave for the sitter or just get a confidence boost when she wonders if she is making enough milk."
So, best wishes to you all hard-working nursing moms. ellyhann@epibinursingpads.com
For those of you who are new nursing moms, have you had some trouble figuring out how to calculate the amount of breast milk required to meet your baby's needs? This question can be troublesome if you need to pump and save. Here's the quote from Kittie Frantz, R.N., Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, who developed the app for Breast Milk Calculator.
"I just finished an iPhone app for breastfeeding. It is called BREAST MILK CALCULATOR and it is fabulous for nursing moms. The app uses the standard calculation pediatricians and dieticians use to determine how much milk an infant needs to sustain a certain weight. The mom can enter baby's birth date and weight and the app will tell her how much baby had to have received to maintain that weight and how much more to gain. This is great for working moms who need to know how much milk to leave for the sitter or just get a confidence boost when she wonders if she is making enough milk."
So, best wishes to you all hard-working nursing moms. ellyhann@epibinursingpads.com
Friday, January 22, 2010
Breastfeeding
Friday, 22 January, 2010
Persimmon Scientific's washable nursing pads will soon be released. EPIBI Nursing Pads and EPIBI EVE Nursing Pads will be released to select baby stores associated with hospitals and specialty stores staffed by lactation educators. We at Persimmon Scientific, Inc.
are committed to meeting the needs of nursing moms by providing high quality, skin-friendly engineered fabric-based washable nursing pads.
EPIBI Nursing Pads and EPIBI EVE Nursing Pads are unique for their rapid moisture wicking, moisture absorption away from the skin, and breatheability of the fabrics. They are also the only antimicrobial washable nursing pads in the market. Soft and gentle on the skin, we call them the "Feel Good Nursing Pads" for nursing moms.
First sets will be provided as samples to lactation educators and the Newborn ICU nurses. Pediatricians and interested Obstetricians will be next.
We would like to thank all those professionals and nursing moms who have patiently waited for our first product release. Thank you all from the Persimmon Scientific team!
Elly Hann
Founder & CEO, Persimmon Scientific
ellyhann@epibinursingpads.com
Persimmon Scientific's washable nursing pads will soon be released. EPIBI Nursing Pads and EPIBI EVE Nursing Pads will be released to select baby stores associated with hospitals and specialty stores staffed by lactation educators. We at Persimmon Scientific, Inc.
are committed to meeting the needs of nursing moms by providing high quality, skin-friendly engineered fabric-based washable nursing pads.
EPIBI Nursing Pads and EPIBI EVE Nursing Pads are unique for their rapid moisture wicking, moisture absorption away from the skin, and breatheability of the fabrics. They are also the only antimicrobial washable nursing pads in the market. Soft and gentle on the skin, we call them the "Feel Good Nursing Pads" for nursing moms.
First sets will be provided as samples to lactation educators and the Newborn ICU nurses. Pediatricians and interested Obstetricians will be next.
We would like to thank all those professionals and nursing moms who have patiently waited for our first product release. Thank you all from the Persimmon Scientific team!
Elly Hann
Founder & CEO, Persimmon Scientific
ellyhann@epibinursingpads.com
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Breastfeeding and Other Health Issues for New Moms
Sunday, 17 Jan, 2010
New study from the Institute of Medicine recommends that obese pregnant women should gain less weight. Amount of weight gain for obese pregnant women is controversial, because some obstetricians believe that traditional advice of weight gain of up to 20 pounds can cause more health problems for these women. Dr. Raul Artal at St. Louis University Medical Center is a physician concerned about the impact of current IOM (Institute of Medicine) recommendation, which was published in 1990. He thinks this is too much. With close medical supervision, only 10 lbs of weight gain is healthier for obese pregnant women. Obese women suffer from numerous health problems before, during, and after pregnancy. Their infants are at higher risk for childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes.
I'm thinking: Wouldn't it be better to prevent our obesity epidemic (2 out of 3 pregnant women in U.S. are obese) - increase green space for all of our children - urban and suburban, get them off the electronic toys, nurture love for physical fitness, bring in improved and nutritious lunches, get rid of soda machines at schools, and improve nutrition education and fitness to all teenagers? Get everyone walking, running, cycling, skating, whatever it takes to keep people moving.
Obesity is defined as BMI (Body Mass Index calculates your risk for health problems related to being overweight) of 30 or greater. Go to Jennycraig.com for a free BMI calculation.
Please contact ellyhann@epibinursingpads for any comments.
New study from the Institute of Medicine recommends that obese pregnant women should gain less weight. Amount of weight gain for obese pregnant women is controversial, because some obstetricians believe that traditional advice of weight gain of up to 20 pounds can cause more health problems for these women. Dr. Raul Artal at St. Louis University Medical Center is a physician concerned about the impact of current IOM (Institute of Medicine) recommendation, which was published in 1990. He thinks this is too much. With close medical supervision, only 10 lbs of weight gain is healthier for obese pregnant women. Obese women suffer from numerous health problems before, during, and after pregnancy. Their infants are at higher risk for childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes.
I'm thinking: Wouldn't it be better to prevent our obesity epidemic (2 out of 3 pregnant women in U.S. are obese) - increase green space for all of our children - urban and suburban, get them off the electronic toys, nurture love for physical fitness, bring in improved and nutritious lunches, get rid of soda machines at schools, and improve nutrition education and fitness to all teenagers? Get everyone walking, running, cycling, skating, whatever it takes to keep people moving.
Obesity is defined as BMI (Body Mass Index calculates your risk for health problems related to being overweight) of 30 or greater. Go to Jennycraig.com for a free BMI calculation.
Please contact ellyhann@epibinursingpads for any comments.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Breastfeeding and Other Health Issues for New Moms
Date 04 Jan, 2010
The U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services lists the benefits of breastfeeding:
Exerpts from Melinda Johnson, American Dietetic Assn. and Dr. Ruth Lawrence, Professor of Pediatrics & Obstetrics-Gynecology @ University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York.
1. Breast milk strengthens your baby’s immune system. A protein called CD14 helps your baby’s antibody-making defense system.
2. Breast milk is alive with helpful microbes (germs). Breast-fed babies' stomach and intestines carry different type of bacteria that can play a protective role.
3. These intestinal microbes may reduce your baby from developing allergies later in life
4. There may be some some evidence that breast-fed babies may be less likely to develop obesity.
5. Breast-feeding moms’ brains release certain hormones (happiness chemicals) during breastfeeding.
6. Breast milk is the perfect food for the growing child. A type of fatty acid called Omega-3 fatty acid helps develop the baby’s nervous system.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20100104/hl_hsn/forbabyandmomalikebreastfeedingmaybebest
EllyHann: www.epibinursingpads.com
The U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services lists the benefits of breastfeeding:
Exerpts from Melinda Johnson, American Dietetic Assn. and Dr. Ruth Lawrence, Professor of Pediatrics & Obstetrics-Gynecology @ University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York.
1. Breast milk strengthens your baby’s immune system. A protein called CD14 helps your baby’s antibody-making defense system.
2. Breast milk is alive with helpful microbes (germs). Breast-fed babies' stomach and intestines carry different type of bacteria that can play a protective role.
3. These intestinal microbes may reduce your baby from developing allergies later in life
4. There may be some some evidence that breast-fed babies may be less likely to develop obesity.
5. Breast-feeding moms’ brains release certain hormones (happiness chemicals) during breastfeeding.
6. Breast milk is the perfect food for the growing child. A type of fatty acid called Omega-3 fatty acid helps develop the baby’s nervous system.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20100104/hl_hsn/forbabyandmomalikebreastfeedingmaybebest
EllyHann: www.epibinursingpads.com
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