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#163 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:27 pm
Subject: Final meeting of our Group
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Our Final Meeting for La Leche League of Coastal Carolina will be
Monday February 9th, at 10 AM in Bluffton. After many months of gut
wrenching thought, I am retiring as a Leader and moving on to the next
season of my family's life. We will get together one last time to
discuss how you can continue to make a difference in Beaufort County.
Forming breastfeeding support playgroups, ect. If you are interested
in Becoming a Leader I will put you in contact with the area advisor
for Leadership. It has been an absolute joy to get to know you and
serve you on your journey of motherhood. Please Keep in touch, and I
hope to see you at the meeting on the 9th.

124 Ninth Avenue, Bluffton Park Neighborhood.
(843)422-3055

#161 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Tue Dec 9, 2008 9:17 pm
Subject: December Meeting this Saturday
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Hello ALl!
Please Join us for our December Meeting of La Leche League of Coastal Carolina in Bluffton this Saturday, December 13th from 10 until noon(ish).Meeting is held at 124 Ninth avenue in the Bluffton Park Neighborhood. Call or email if you need directions. mandyrberry@... or 422-3055.
The holidays can be a very stressful time on mom and baby. Come learn how to make it through. Come share you experiences, thoughts, and questions. We will have a playgroup style meeting this month. Children, babies, and snacks are always welcome. Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and juice will be on hand. I hope to see you all and your babies this Saturday at 10!
Mandy

#159 From: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Nov 6, 2008 3:26 pm
Subject: LLL of Coastal Carolina meets, 11/8/2008, 10:30 am
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#158 From: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Nov 4, 2008 3:31 pm
Subject: LLL of Coastal Carolina meets, 11/8/2008, 10:30 am
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#157 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Tue Nov 4, 2008 2:16 pm
Subject: We meet this Saturday in Bluffton
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Gas is now under $3 a gallon so come on over to Bluffton for our
November Meeting this Saturday at 10:00am. The address is 124 Ninth
Avenue in the Bluffton Park Neighborhood, across from the soccer
field. Babies and snacks are always welcome. I will have some gluten
free things to munch on and coffee and tea. If you need directions
please call 422-3055. I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday
Morning!

#156 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:51 pm
Subject: La Leche League speaks on Vitamin D
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Media Release:
La Leche League International Encourages Mothers to Recognize
Importance of Vitamin D

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information: Jane Crouse, PRManager at llli.org (847)
519-7730, Ext. 271.

(October 16, 2008) Schaumburg, IL - La Leche League International
encourages all mothers to recognize the importance of vitamin D to the
health of their children. Recent research shows that due to current
lifestyles, breastfeeding mothers may not have enough vitamin D in
their own bodies to pass to their infants through breastmilk.

In October 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that
infants receive 400 IU a day of vitamin D, beginning in the first few
days of life. Children who do not receive enough vitamin D are at risk
for rickets and increased risk for infections, autoimmune diseases,
cancer, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

Vitamin D is mainly acquired through exposure to sunlight and
secondarily through food. Research shows that the adoption of indoor
lifestyles and the use of sunscreen have seriously depleted vitamin D
in most women. The ability to acquire adequate amounts of vitamin D
through sunlight depends on skin color and geographic location.
Dark-skinned people can require up to six times the amount of sunlight
as light-skinned people. People living near the equator can obtain
vitamin D for 12 months of the year while those living in northern and
southern climates may only absorb vitamin D for six or fewer months of
the year.

For many years, La Leche League International has offered the
research-based recommendation that exclusively breastfed babies
received all the vitamin D necessary through mother's milk. Health
care professionals now have a better understanding of the function of
vitamin D and the amounts required, and the newest research shows this
is only true when mothers themselves have enough vitamin D. Statistics
indicate that a large percentage of women do not have adequate amounts
of vitamin D in their bodies.

La Leche League International acknowledges that breastfeeding mothers
who have adequate amounts of vitamin D in their bodies can
successfully provide enough vitamin D to their children through
breastmilk. It is recommended that pregnant and nursing mothers obtain
adequate vitamin D or supplement as necessary. Health care providers
may recommend that women who are unsure of their vitamin D status
undergo a simple blood test before choosing not to supplement.

Parents or health care providers who want more information on rickets,
vitamin D in human milk, or other information on breastfeeding issues
may call La Leche League International at (847) 519-7730 or visit our
Web site at www.llli.org.

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#155 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Fri Oct 17, 2008 1:23 pm
Subject: Vitamin D info
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I am sure some of you may have questions about the news and vitamin D
supplements. LLL is working on a statement and I will post it asap.
For now here are two things from LLL that i refer to frequently.
On Sunlight deficiency and Breastfeeding -
http://www.llli.org/ba/Nov02.html

On Rickets-

> http://www.llli.org/Release/rickets.html
>
> Vitamin D, Rickets and the Breastfed Baby
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>
> SCHAUMBURG, IL ( May 1, 1995) - Recent headlines in New Jersey, New
> York and Seattle have reported a few cases of rickets among Ethiopian
> and African-American Muslim children who were reportedly breastfed.
> Rickets, which can cause bone deformities and other health problems,
> is caused by a lack of vitamin D which prohibits the body from
> properly utilizing calcium. Primarily at risk for the disease are
> dark-skinned infants who are always heavily clothed or live where
> there is little sunshine. Babies of mothers who have low vitamin D
> stores may also be at risk.
>
> Research suggests that people of color, especially religious or
> cultural groups who wear enveloping clothing should expose their
> babies' uncovered cheeks to sunlight for just 20 minutes a day to get
> the needed vitamin D. In cases where this is not possible or the
> mother is not getting adequate vitamin D, doctors may prescribe a
> vitamin D supplement for the baby. According to La Leche League
> International, the world's recognized authority on breastfeeding,
> rickets has rarely been found in fully breastfed infants. This is true
> even in northern climates where there is less exposure to sunlight,
> which activates the formation of vitamin D. Research has shown that
> human milk contains adequate vitamin D for at least the first 6 months
> of life.
>
> Parents or health care providers who want more information on rickets,
> vitamin D in human milk or other information on breastfeeding issues
> may call La Leche League International at (847) 519-7730 or
> 1-800-LALECHE.
> Last updated Friday, September 15, 2006 by njb.
>
> Page last edited Sun Oct 14 09:32:32 UTC 2007.

#154 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:29 pm
Subject: We meet tomorrow in Bluffton!
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I just want to encourage you all to come out to our meeting tomorrow
morning in Bluffton. If you are thinking of becoming a leader, you
need to attend 4 meetings in a row before we can get  ball rolling.
There will be snacks, coffee, tea and good conversation. Bring all
your thoughts, questions, steam you need to let off, ect.
If any one needs directions, call me at 422-3055 or email
mandyrberry@...
See you tomorrow!
Mandy

#153 From: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu Oct 9, 2008 2:26 pm
Subject: LLL of Coastal Carolina meets, 10/11/2008, 10:30 am
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#152 From: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Oct 7, 2008 2:25 pm
Subject: LLL of Coastal Carolina meets, 10/11/2008, 10:30 am
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Date: Thu Sep 11, 2008 2:25 pm
Subject: LLL of Coastal Carolina meets, 9/13/2008, 10:30 am
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#150 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:41 pm
Subject: New books supported by LLL
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LLL can be such a good resource of info, not only for breastfeeding,
but birth, healthy eating, parenting, ect. There is a new list out of
books that have been reviewed by the organization.
If you have read one of these or are interested in reading one of
them, let us know.

Arnall, Judy
DISCIPLINE WITHOUT DISTRESS
Professional Parenting Canada, 2007
This book provides parents with 135 tools for raising caring,
responsible children without spanking, punishment, or time-outs. The
author, also the founder of Attachment Parenting Canada, explains a
form of gentle discipline that parents and children can feel good about.

Buescher, E. Stephen & Susan W. Hatcher
BREASTFEEDING AND DISEASES: A Reference Guide
Hale Publishing, 2008
In this book, the authors describe common diseases that mothers and
babies may have, discuss how each disease is usually treated, explain
how breastfeeding may help the disease, and provide a general summary
about whether or not breastfeeding is recommended if the mother or
child has the disease. If you counsel pregnant or breastfeeding moms,
Breastfeeding and Diseases is the perfect addition to your resource
library.

Cadwell, Karin & Cindy Turner-Maffei
POCKET GUIDE FOR LACTATION MANAGEMENT
Jones & Bartlett, 2007
This compact reference is organized by topic and complete with charts,
tables, illustrations, and references. The authors provide information
on a variety of issues commonly encountered by professionals working
with lactating and breastfeeding mothers, making it a handy resource
in many counseling situations.

Elsohn Ross, Michael
MAMA'S MILK
Tricycle Press, 2007
This book is easy to read, with a beautiful poetic rhythm. Children
can relate to the pictures of nursing babies and learn tidbits of
information about other mammals nursing their young.

Gould, Pamela, Eleanor P. Taylor with Dr. Katherine Cason
FEEDING THE KIDS: The Flexible, No-Battles, Healthy Eating System for
the Whole Family
Mancala Publishing, 2007
This guide is for parents who want to prepare? healthy foods that
their children will like! The authors give plans for improving your
family's diet by adding healthier foods without giving up family
favorites. Appropriate portion sizes, handling picky eaters, and more
are also addressed. Includes recipes that will make mealtimes stress free.

Hale, Thomas
MEDICATIONS AND MOTHERS' MILK, Thirteenth Edition
Hale Publishing, 2008
This must-have comprehensive reference details the impact of currently
used medications on breastfeeding mothers and infants. Written by
renowned clinical pharmacologist, Dr. Thomas W. Hale, this thousand
plus page book is packed with information on more than 868 drugs,
vaccines, vitamins, viral syndromes and other substances. New in this
edition are: over 127 new drugs, an appendix covering birth control
medications, an appendix covering radiocontrast agents.

Kendall-Tackett, Kathleen
CLINICS IN HUMAN LACTATION: Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for
Depression in New Mothers
Hale Publishing, 2008
In this book, the author describes various non-drug treatment
modalities being used to treat depression. In most cases, the non-drug
treatments are as effective as medications with far fewer side
effects. Dr. Kendall-Tackett summarizes current research and provides
an evidence base for each treatment modality and how it impacts
breastfeeding.

Lauwers, Judith
QUICK REFERENCE FOR THE LACTATION PROFESSIONAL
Jones & Bartlett, 2008
This reference guide provides the lactation professionals rapid access
to critical information when working with breastfeeding mothers. Each
chapter includes: learning objectives, clinical guidelines, and
questions to ask the mother.

Leo, Pam
CONNECTION PARENTING: Parenting Through Connection Instead of
Coercion, Through Love Instead of Fear
Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, 2007
This book is a concise and insightful guide to parenting. Pam Leo
provides the theory to encourage parents to connect with their
children, as well as the practical tools to effectively transform
common childhood behaviors. She is honest about the challenges facing
many parents today, and provides strategies to overcome these
challenges without resorting to authoritarian parenting.

McKenna, James
SLEEPING WITH YOUR BABY: A Parent's Guide to Cosleeping
Platypus Media, 2007
Join Dr. James McKenna as he provides the latest information on the
benefits of cosleeping and explores the various ways to share sleep
safely.

Nice, Frank
NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR THE BREASTFEEDING MOTHER
Hale Publishing, 2007
This reference will help breastfeeding moms make safe decisions
regarding the use of common nonprescription medications. Complete,
easy-to-read descriptions of more than 1400 medications and their
relative risk to a breastfeeding mother make this a must for all
breastfeeding mothers and the health care providers who work with them.

Rubin, Stacey
THE ABCS OF BREASTFEEDING: Everything a Mom Needs to Know for a Happy
Nursing Experience
Amacom Books, 2008
This practical and reader-friendly guide will help every mother feel
comfortable and confident about breastfeeding her baby. Read about
finding a breastfeeding-friendly health care provider, following
baby's cues to know when he's hungry, breastfeeding and employment,
preventing common breastfeeding problems, and more.

Sears, Martha & William
HEALTHIEST KID IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Little Brown, and Company, 2006
In this book, the Searses offer an eating plan that has been effective
for countless people. They define eating habits that can counter or
prevent many illnesses and provide tips for all stages, from picky
eaters to junk food cravings. Recipes included!

Sears, Robert W.
THE VACCINE BOOK: Making the Right Decision for Your Child
Little, Brown, and Company, 2007
It's common for parents to ponder the very popular questions, "Should
I vaccinate my child? What are the pros? What are the cons?"
Considering all the types of vaccinations for your child and when to
administer them is a lot to think about. Dr. Robert Sears has crafted
a comprehensive guide for parents so this topic isn't so overwhelming.
In this open-minded and informative guide, you'll find everything you
need to know about each disease/vaccine pair.

Simkin, Penny
THE BIRTH PARTNER
Harvard Common, 3rd ed., 2008
A complete guide, this book is ideal for all labor companions—from dad
to doula to friend—who will be helping and supporting a woman in the
last weeks of pregnancy, during labor, and through the early
postpartum period. Author Penny Simkin includes thorough information
on preparing for labor and knowing when it has begun, epidurals and
other medications for labor, non-drug techniques for easing labor
pain, cesarean births, and breastfeeding and newborn care. For the
birth partner who wishes to be as helpful as possible to the expecting
mom, this book is indispensable.

Watson Genna, Catherine
SUPPORTING SUCKING SKILLS IN BREASTFEEDING INFANTS
Jones & Bartlett, 2007
A resource for any health care professional working with new mothers
and infants, this book provides information and strategies needed to
assist normal infant feeding. The author draws on clinical experiences
and empirical evidence to help consolidate information in a usable
framework for breastfeeding evaluation and support. Includes
information for supporting and improving sucking skills in healthy
infants and those with anatomical variations, developmental
respiratory issues, prematurity, and mild neurological deficits.

Wight, Nancy E., Jane Morton & Jae H. Kim
BEST MEDICINE: Human Milk in the NICU
Hale Publishing, 2008
As reflected throughout this book, current research confirms that
human milk is important for the preterm infant in regards to host
defense, gastrointestinal development, special nutrition, and
neurodevelopmental outcome.

#149 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2008 4:38 pm
Subject: Fall meetings of La Leche League of Coastal Carolina
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Summer is winding down, and the end of the heat is not too far off. Our
Fall meeting schedule will be a bit different. We will have one meeting
a month on the second Saturday of each Month in Bluffton. Meeting time
will be 10:30-12 am at my home in Bluffton Park.
I will add them to the calendar and send out meeting notices several
days in advance.
Beaufort Meetings may take place once a quarter, but will not meet
monthly due to lack of Leaders. I know that there is a great group of
moms in Beaufort, So if you are serious about becoming a Leader and
breathing Life in to the group please contact me.
If there are any questions or thoughts, please  contact me at
mandyrberry@... or 422-3055.
Mandy
LLL of Coastal Carolina

#148 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:28 am
Subject: Meeting Canceled for today
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Due to the uncertain weather we are canceling our meeting for today.
We will reschedule for Saturday at the same time and place. Stay dry
and safe today and we look forward to seeing you Saturday!
Mandy

#147 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:24 pm
Subject: August Meeting in Bluffton
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Please join us in Bluffton for our August meeting of La Leche League of
Coastal Carolina, Thursday August the 21st at 10 am.  We meet in the
Bluffton Park Neighborhood at 124 Ninth Avenue. We will have a cafe
style meeting, meaning relaxed atmosphere, snacks, and open discussion.
SO bring your thoughts, support and questions, and  children of course.
If you need more information or dirrections, please call Mandy at 422-
3055. See you there!

#146 From: Eszter Vadasz <esztervadasz@...>
Date: Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:38 pm
Subject: Re: Problems with breastfeeding
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Thank you for your advice
Esther

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Subject: Re: [lllofcoastalcarolina] Problems with breastfeeding
To: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 5:13 PM

Ester,
Thank you for contacting La Leche League of Coastal Carolina. Congratulations of the birth of your baby boy. I am Mandy, the Local LLL leader. What you are describing is a situation that many moms have. More importantly it can be fixed with easily. At three weeks, your baby is going through a huge growth spurt. He should be hungry almost all the time. This serves a very important purpose. As you feed him every time he shows signs of hunger, your breasts make more milk and build up your milk supply. Your breasts will get engorged and possibly painful. That is normal, and a good sign that there is enough milk.It will level off.  When you are nursing the baby, it is very important that you let him nurse long enough on each side. For some moms, that is 15 minutes, for some it is 45 minutes.  Here is a link to the information form our LLLi database about how do deal with engorgement. http://www.llli. org/FAQ/engorgem ent.html
As for knowing if the baby is getting enough milk, follow these guidelines
These are additional important signs that indicate your baby is receiving enough milk:
  • The baby nurses frequently averaging at least 8-12 feedings per 24-hour period.
  • The baby is allowed to determine the length of the feeding, which may be 10 to 20 minutes per breast or longer.
  • Baby's swallowing sounds are audible as he is breastfeeding.
  • The baby should gain at least 4-7 ounces per week after the fourth day of life.
  • The baby will be alert and active, appear healthy, have good color, firm skin, and will be growing in length and head circumference.
THis link( http://www.llli. org/FAQ/enough. html  will give information about making sure your baby is getting enough milk. Unless your baby's doctor is concerned about weight  gain, you should not have to supplement with any formula. The Pumping is going to drive you insane, so just nurse that baby as much as possible. Carry him in a sling, sleep next to him, give him every opportunity to nurse and you to rest. It is easy to burn out if you do not know what is normal and how to handle it.
Read the info in the links. Let me know what you think and if you have any more questions. The other moms in this group can attest to the fact that this is all normal and what they did to survive it.
Mandy

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From: esztervadasz <esztervadasz@ yahoo.co. uk>
Subject: [lllofcoastalcaroli na] Problems with breastfeeding
To: lllofcoastalcarolin a@yahoogroups. com
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 5:28 PM

Hi,my name is Esther and I have a 3 weeks old baby.I am
breastfeeding, but my milk seems not to be enough,so I have to
suppliment with formula.I would like to ask you if you have any advice
for increasing my milk supply.One night the baby slept for about 6
hours,then my breats were so full with milk that they even hurt.But
between regular feedings they just get a little full and my baby is
still hungry after I feed him from both breasts.Shall I buy a pump to
make my breasts work harder?I have a handpump,and I occasionally pump
after feeding.What I get is a few drops of milk.Shall I pump after
every feeding?That is also hard because I am alone with the baby during
the day,and he won't go to sleep so easily,so I can't go running to
pump after feeding him.
Looking forward to reading your advice,thanks in advance
Esther




#145 From: Eszter Vadasz <esztervadasz@...>
Date: Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:37 pm
Subject: Re: Problems with breastfeeding
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Thank you for your advice
Esther

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Subject: Re: [lllofcoastalcarolina] Problems with breastfeeding
To: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 7:21 PM

hi esther,
 
congrats on your new baby!  and kudos for making the decision to breastfeed.  one thing to keep in mind, is that your body is sort of like the economy.  i mean, it works on a supply and demand basis.  so, each time your baby nurses, he triggers your body to make more milk.  when you nurse on demand, then your body says, 'oh!  i have a hungry baby.  let me start producing more milk to meet his demands.'  it takes a day or three for your body to adjust, but it will.  the nice thing, too, is that, even if they don't feel full, your breasts are never really empty.  so, if your baby is having enough wet and poopy dipes, and he's back to his birth weight + a little bit, i'd go ahead and stop the formula, and just latch him on.  because breastmilk starts out as foremilk at the beginning of nursing.  this is thinner milk, high in sugar, and low in fat and protein.  so it's like, drinking a powerade.  then, as the nursing session goes on, the hindmilk comes down, and it's the thicker, fattier, protein rich milk.  like drinking a milkshake, or a protein shake.  it's a gradual process, kind of like getting hot water from the tap.  you have to let it 'run' for a while, you know?  a good rule of thumb, for knowing how long to nurse on each side, is, 'watch the baby, not the clock.'  when you latch him on, at first he'll do short, fast sucks to get your milk to let down.  then, as the milk starts flowing, he'll take longer, steadier sucks.  some milk might dribble out at this point.  as you continue nursing, he'll probably switch to slightly shorter, slightly more enthusiastic sucks, and then taper off.  when he unlatches himself, it's a good time to switch sides. 
 
and remember, too, that what you pump is not at all indicative of what baby can drink while nursing.  breastfeeding is an emotional/hormonal driven process, and while a pump can mimic the suckling action of the babes mouth, it's not cute, or cuddly, or doing anything to stimulate a hormonal response, you know?  so some women find it really hard to let down for a pump.  manual pumps can be tricky to master, but they do the trick if you're just trying to build a freezer stash.  if you have to go back to work, or school, i would make the investment in a good double electric pump.  either way, some good tips for pumping are
 
*pump first thing in the morning. 
*pump right after a hot bath or shower
*before you pump, put warm washclothes on your breasts, or a heated rice pack
*eat lots of oatmeal and oatmeal cookies (for some reason, oatmeal boosts your milk supply.)
*make sure your pump is properly put together, no loose bits, or missing bits.
*support your breast while pumping, if you've got larger breasts.  the ducts are most efficiently compressed when they're not, you know, hanging underneath the horn.  ;)
*some women have good luck with taking fenugreek, which is an herbal supplement known to boost milk supply.  however, it also has an effect on blood sugar levels, so you should check with a health care provider before you take it, if you have diabetes, or hypoglycemia or anything like that. 
 
overall, though, the best advice i can give you, is don't over-think it.  we are fortunate enough to live in a society where we have access to tons of information, but that can be overwhelming, and it can cause us to not trust our instincts.  basically, unless you're dealing with hormonal issues, like thyroid or pituitary problems, if you nurse on demand, (that is, whenever baby cues hunger, even if you *just* nursed him) and you nurse until baby decides to unlatch before offering the other breast, your supply should regulate itself to your baby and his needs.  3 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, and so on, you'll probably have 'marathon nursings' where all he wants to do is nurse.  this is his way of making sure your body knows that he's growing, and he's clueing you in on how to keep up with his demand.  growth spurts are tough, but you can do it.  a sling or front carrier does make it a little easier to stay sane.
 
congratulations again, and keep your chin up!  it gets easier. 
 
jaime http://peanuttgalle ry.blogspot. com

I was thinking of either meditating or napping, but the way I do it, there's not much difference except in the explanation to the rest of my family.




 
In a message dated 7/23/2008 5:29:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, esztervadasz@ yahoo.co. uk writes:
Hi,my name is Esther and I have a 3 weeks old baby.I am
breastfeeding, but my milk seems not to be enough,so I have to
suppliment with formula.I would like to ask you if you have any advice
for increasing my milk supply.One night the baby slept for about 6
hours,then my breats were so full with milk that they even hurt.But
between regular feedings they just get a little full and my baby is
still hungry after I feed him from both breasts.Shall I buy a pump to
make my breasts work harder?I have a handpump,and I occasionally pump
after feeding.What I get is a few drops of milk.Shall I pump after
every feeding?That is also hard because I am alone with the baby during
the day,and he won't go to sleep so easily,so I can't go running to
pump after feeding him.
Looking forward to reading your advice,thanks in advance
Esther





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#144 From: boodafli@...
Date: Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:21 pm
Subject: Re: Problems with breastfeeding
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hi esther,
 
congrats on your new baby!  and kudos for making the decision to breastfeed.  one thing to keep in mind, is that your body is sort of like the economy.  i mean, it works on a supply and demand basis.  so, each time your baby nurses, he triggers your body to make more milk.  when you nurse on demand, then your body says, 'oh!  i have a hungry baby.  let me start producing more milk to meet his demands.'  it takes a day or three for your body to adjust, but it will.  the nice thing, too, is that, even if they don't feel full, your breasts are never really empty.  so, if your baby is having enough wet and poopy dipes, and he's back to his birth weight + a little bit, i'd go ahead and stop the formula, and just latch him on.  because breastmilk starts out as foremilk at the beginning of nursing.  this is thinner milk, high in sugar, and low in fat and protein.  so it's like, drinking a powerade.  then, as the nursing session goes on, the hindmilk comes down, and it's the thicker, fattier, protein rich milk.  like drinking a milkshake, or a protein shake.  it's a gradual process, kind of like getting hot water from the tap.  you have to let it 'run' for a while, you know?  a good rule of thumb, for knowing how long to nurse on each side, is, 'watch the baby, not the clock.'  when you latch him on, at first he'll do short, fast sucks to get your milk to let down.  then, as the milk starts flowing, he'll take longer, steadier sucks.  some milk might dribble out at this point.  as you continue nursing, he'll probably switch to slightly shorter, slightly more enthusiastic sucks, and then taper off.  when he unlatches himself, it's a good time to switch sides. 
 
and remember, too, that what you pump is not at all indicative of what baby can drink while nursing.  breastfeeding is an emotional/hormonal driven process, and while a pump can mimic the suckling action of the babes mouth, it's not cute, or cuddly, or doing anything to stimulate a hormonal response, you know?  so some women find it really hard to let down for a pump.  manual pumps can be tricky to master, but they do the trick if you're just trying to build a freezer stash.  if you have to go back to work, or school, i would make the investment in a good double electric pump.  either way, some good tips for pumping are
 
*pump first thing in the morning. 
*pump right after a hot bath or shower
*before you pump, put warm washclothes on your breasts, or a heated rice pack
*eat lots of oatmeal and oatmeal cookies (for some reason, oatmeal boosts your milk supply.)
*make sure your pump is properly put together, no loose bits, or missing bits.
*support your breast while pumping, if you've got larger breasts.  the ducts are most efficiently compressed when they're not, you know, hanging underneath the horn.  ;)
*some women have good luck with taking fenugreek, which is an herbal supplement known to boost milk supply.  however, it also has an effect on blood sugar levels, so you should check with a health care provider before you take it, if you have diabetes, or hypoglycemia or anything like that. 
 
overall, though, the best advice i can give you, is don't over-think it.  we are fortunate enough to live in a society where we have access to tons of information, but that can be overwhelming, and it can cause us to not trust our instincts.  basically, unless you're dealing with hormonal issues, like thyroid or pituitary problems, if you nurse on demand, (that is, whenever baby cues hunger, even if you *just* nursed him) and you nurse until baby decides to unlatch before offering the other breast, your supply should regulate itself to your baby and his needs.  3 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks, and so on, you'll probably have 'marathon nursings' where all he wants to do is nurse.  this is his way of making sure your body knows that he's growing, and he's clueing you in on how to keep up with his demand.  growth spurts are tough, but you can do it.  a sling or front carrier does make it a little easier to stay sane.
 
congratulations again, and keep your chin up!  it gets easier. 
 
jaime http://peanuttgallery.blogspot.com

I was thinking of either meditating or napping, but the way I do it, there's not much difference except in the explanation to the rest of my family.




 
In a message dated 7/23/2008 5:29:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, esztervadasz@... writes:

Hi,my name is Esther and I have a 3 weeks old baby.I am
breastfeeding,but my milk seems not to be enough,so I have to
suppliment with formula.I would like to ask you if you have any advice
for increasing my milk supply.One night the baby slept for about 6
hours,then my breats were so full with milk that they even hurt.But
between regular feedings they just get a little full and my baby is
still hungry after I feed him from both breasts.Shall I buy a pump to
make my breasts work harder?I have a handpump,and I occasionally pump
after feeding.What I get is a few drops of milk.Shall I pump after
every feeding?That is also hard because I am alone with the baby during
the day,and he won't go to sleep so easily,so I can't go running to
pump after feeding him.
Looking forward to reading your advice,thanks in advance
Esther





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#143 From: Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:13 pm
Subject: Re: Problems with breastfeeding
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Ester,
Thank you for contacting La Leche League of Coastal Carolina. Congratulations of the birth of your baby boy. I am Mandy, the Local LLL leader. What you are describing is a situation that many moms have. More importantly it can be fixed with easily. At three weeks, your baby is going through a huge growth spurt. He should be hungry almost all the time. This serves a very important purpose. As you feed him every time he shows signs of hunger, your breasts make more milk and build up your milk supply. Your breasts will get engorged and possibly painful. That is normal, and a good sign that there is enough milk.It will level off.  When you are nursing the baby, it is very important that you let him nurse long enough on each side. For some moms, that is 15 minutes, for some it is 45 minutes.  Here is a link to the information form our LLLi database about how do deal with engorgement. http://www.llli.org/FAQ/engorgement.html
As for knowing if the baby is getting enough milk, follow these guidelines

These are additional important signs that indicate your baby is receiving enough milk:

  • The baby nurses frequently averaging at least 8-12 feedings per 24-hour period.
  • The baby is allowed to determine the length of the feeding, which may be 10 to 20 minutes per breast or longer.
  • Baby's swallowing sounds are audible as he is breastfeeding.
  • The baby should gain at least 4-7 ounces per week after the fourth day of life.
  • The baby will be alert and active, appear healthy, have good color, firm skin, and will be growing in length and head circumference.
THis link( http://www.llli.org/FAQ/enough.html  will give information about making sure your baby is getting enough milk. Unless your baby's doctor is concerned about weight  gain, you should not have to supplement with any formula. The Pumping is going to drive you insane, so just nurse that baby as much as possible. Carry him in a sling, sleep next to him, give him every opportunity to nurse and you to rest. It is easy to burn out if you do not know what is normal and how to handle it.
Read the info in the links. Let me know what you think and if you have any more questions. The other moms in this group can attest to the fact that this is all normal and what they did to survive it.
Mandy

--- On Wed, 7/23/08, esztervadasz <esztervadasz@...> wrote:
From: esztervadasz <esztervadasz@...>
Subject: [lllofcoastalcarolina] Problems with breastfeeding
To: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 5:28 PM

Hi,my name is Esther and I have a 3 weeks old baby.I am
breastfeeding, but my milk seems not to be enough,so I have to
suppliment with formula.I would like to ask you if you have any advice
for increasing my milk supply.One night the baby slept for about 6
hours,then my breats were so full with milk that they even hurt.But
between regular feedings they just get a little full and my baby is
still hungry after I feed him from both breasts.Shall I buy a pump to
make my breasts work harder?I have a handpump,and I occasionally pump
after feeding.What I get is a few drops of milk.Shall I pump after
every feeding?That is also hard because I am alone with the baby during
the day,and he won't go to sleep so easily,so I can't go running to
pump after feeding him.
Looking forward to reading your advice,thanks in advance
Esther



#142 From: "esztervadasz" <esztervadasz@...>
Date: Wed Jul 23, 2008 9:28 pm
Subject: Problems with breastfeeding
esztervadasz
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Hi,my name is Esther and I have a 3 weeks old baby.I am
breastfeeding,but my milk seems not to be enough,so I have to
suppliment with formula.I would like to ask you if you have any advice
for increasing my milk supply.One night the baby slept for about 6
hours,then my breats were so full with milk that they even hurt.But
between regular feedings they just get a little full and my baby is
still hungry after I feed him from both breasts.Shall I buy a pump to
make my breasts work harder?I have a handpump,and I occasionally pump
after feeding.What I get is a few drops of milk.Shall I pump after
every feeding?That is also hard because I am alone with the baby during
the day,and he won't go to sleep so easily,so I can't go running to
pump after feeding him.
Looking forward to reading your advice,thanks in advance
Esther

#141 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:58 pm
Subject: Re: Meetings
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-Sheri,
  What a gracious offer. I will be hammering out our meeting place and
I will email you to discuss thei further.
Also I bet I can get you a ride to meetings if you are up for that.
We have had several wonderfull offers in the last few weeks for
meetings. So I will be making an announcement on the permanent meeting
location in the next week hopefuly. then we can get a flyer made adn
spread the word and Get our Leader number up and we will take over
Beaufot County. . .
Stay tuned
Mandy



-- In lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com, "Sheri A Getz"
<sagetz77@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, my name is Sheri I am knew to the group. I would love to host a
> meeting at my place once a month. At this point in time I have limited
> transportation. One of our cars blew it's transmission and my husband
> needs the other one to get to work. I can really only go to meetings
> in the Beaufort area. I also live on the Air station.  Please let me
> know if you all would be willing to take me up on my offer.
>

#140 From: "Sheri A Getz" <sagetz77@...>
Date: Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:02 am
Subject: Meetings
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Hi, my name is Sheri I am knew to the group. I would love to host a
meeting at my place once a month. At this point in time I have limited
transportation. One of our cars blew it's transmission and my husband
needs the other one to get to work. I can really only go to meetings
in the Beaufort area. I also live on the Air station.  Please let me
know if you all would be willing to take me up on my offer.

#139 From: "Lindsay Lebrun" <calylebrun@...>
Date: Mon Jun 9, 2008 1:48 am
Subject: Re: Re: Upcomming meetings
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I haven't been involved anywhere else, I am currently 11 months into nursing my first child and would love to become a Lactation/Breastfeeding educator.  I know to get a temp pass all you need is license, registration and proof of insurance.  Its usually not very hard to get one, especially if its not during working hours.

On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...> wrote:

We would love to have you get involved in our group. And we are
getting ready to start a group of Leader Applicants so Now is the time
to get moving on that . Have you been apart of a LLL group anywhere
else? One basic requirement of becomming a LLL Leader is attending at
least 4 of our series meetings.
What would we have to do to meet on the air station. It had been 15
years at least since i have been there and i am unsure of what the
protocall is for having guests on the base.

Mandy

--- In lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com, "Lindsay Lebrun"


<calylebrun@...> wrote:
>
> I would love to host a meeting. I haven't actually been to one yet
because
> of scheduling conflicts but I am really interested in becoming more
involved
> and even becoming a leader. The only conflict there might be is
that I live
> on the Air Station.
>
> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 9:11 PM, Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...>

> wrote:
>
> > Wellit is June and we need to plan our Beaufort and Bluffton
Meetings. I
> > have had a bit of bad health and trying toget back in the swing of
things.
> > We have a meeting in Bluffton on Thursday in Bluffton Park. And we
need a
> > place tomeet this Saturday in Beaufort. Any one interested in
hosting let me
> > know. Iwill contact the library to see if there is any room we can
meet in
> > there ifneed be.
> >
> > Allwe need is a place to sit that is safe for the little ones to
explore
> > in. Andsince you already have a little one, it should be great
already. We
> > are notafraid of dirty laundry and we may even pitch in. So if you are
> > interested in hostingnow or in the future please let me know and
we will get
> > a good scheduletogether and plan ahead.
> >
> > Thoseof you that showed interest in the leader pack should be
getting those
> > in youremail tonight. My email had been abuzz this week with
interest in the
> > group. Veryexciting.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>



#138 From: Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Sun Jun 8, 2008 9:29 pm
Subject: Fwd: [LLLI News][announce] Edwina Froehlich
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Note: forwarded message attached.

Dear Friends,

It is with the deepest sadness that we share with you that Edwina Froehlich, co-Founder of La Leche League International, passed away on June 8, 2008 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA, after suffering a stroke on May 25. Edwina is survived by her three sons, three daughters-in-law and nine grandchildren as well as her many friends and the organization she helped found.

Funeral and memorial arrangements are pending. Please visit www.llli.org/edwina.html for more information and to leave a message at the online memorial to Edwina.

As soon as you are able, please share this message with Leaders who may not have email.

Sincerely,

Jane Tuttle, Chairman of the Board

Barbara Emanuel, Executive Director



#137 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Thu Jun 5, 2008 1:32 pm
Subject: Re: Upcomming meetings
mandyrberry
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We would love to have you get involved in our group. And we are
getting ready to start a group of Leader Applicants so Now is the time
to get moving on that . Have you been apart of a LLL group anywhere
else?  One basic requirement of becomming a LLL Leader is attending at
least 4 of our series meetings.
What would we have to do to meet on the air station. It had been 15
years at least since i have been there and i am unsure of what the
protocall is for having guests on the base.

Mandy



--- In lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com, "Lindsay Lebrun"
<calylebrun@...> wrote:
>
> I would love to host a meeting.  I haven't actually been to one yet
because
> of scheduling conflicts but I am really interested in becoming more
involved
> and even becoming a leader.  The only conflict there might be is
that I live
> on the Air Station.
>
> On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 9:11 PM, Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...>
> wrote:
>
> >   Wellit is June and we need to plan our Beaufort and Bluffton
Meetings.  I
> > have had a bit of bad health and trying toget back in the swing of
things.
> > We have a meeting in Bluffton on Thursday in Bluffton Park. And we
need a
> > place tomeet this Saturday in Beaufort. Any one interested in
hosting let me
> > know. Iwill contact the library to see if there is any room we can
meet in
> > there ifneed be.
> >
> > Allwe need is a place to sit that is safe for the little ones to
explore
> > in. Andsince you already have a little one, it should be great
already. We
> > are notafraid of dirty laundry and we may even pitch in. So if you are
> > interested in hostingnow or in the future please let me know and
we will get
> > a good scheduletogether and plan ahead.
> >
> > Thoseof you that showed interest in the leader pack should be
getting those
> > in youremail tonight. My email had been abuzz this week with
interest in the
> > group. Veryexciting.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

#136 From: "Lindsay Lebrun" <calylebrun@...>
Date: Tue Jun 3, 2008 8:57 am
Subject: Re: Upcomming meetings
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I would love to host a meeting.  I haven't actually been to one yet because of scheduling conflicts but I am really interested in becoming more involved and even becoming a leader.  The only conflict there might be is that I live on the Air Station. 

On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 9:11 PM, Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...> wrote:

Wellit is June and we need to plan our Beaufort and Bluffton Meetings.  I have had a bit of bad health and trying toget back in the swing of things. We have a meeting in Bluffton on Thursday in Bluffton Park. And we need a place tomeet this Saturday in Beaufort. Any one interested in hosting let me know. Iwill contact the library to see if there is any room we can meet in there ifneed be.

Allwe need is a place to sit that is safe for the little ones to explore in. Andsince you already have a little one, it should be great already. We are notafraid of dirty laundry and we may even pitch in. So if you are interested in hostingnow or in the future please let me know and we will get a good scheduletogether and plan ahead.

Thoseof you that showed interest in the leader pack should be getting those in youremail tonight. My email had been abuzz this week with interest in the group. Veryexciting. 

 



#135 From: Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Tue Jun 3, 2008 1:51 am
Subject: June meeting of La Leche League in Bluffton
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Please Join us
for our June Gathering
June 5th 2008
at 10 am
at 124 Ninth Avenue
in the
 Bluffton Park Neighborhood
We will gather to share our thoughts and experiences,
trials and triumphs in Breastfeeding.
A LLL leader will be there to answer any questions you may have.
Snacks and children are always welcome.
If you have questions pleas call Mandy at
(843)422-3055


LLL of Coastal Carolina is a part of La Leche Leage international.
Find more at www.LLLI.org
join our yahoo group for group info and announcements at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lllofcoastalcarolina/


#134 From: "Amanda Rosenberry" <mandyrberry@...>
Date: Tue Jun 3, 2008 1:11 am
Subject: Upcomming meetings
mandyrberry
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Wellit is June and we need to plan our Beaufort and Bluffton Meetings.  I have had a bit of bad health and trying toget back in the swing of things. We have a meeting in Bluffton on Thursday in Bluffton Park. And we need a place tomeet this Saturday in Beaufort. Any one interested in hosting let me know. Iwill contact the library to see if there is any room we can meet in there ifneed be.

Allwe need is a place to sit that is safe for the little ones to explore in. Andsince you already have a little one, it should be great already. We are notafraid of dirty laundry and we may even pitch in. So if you are interested in hostingnow or in the future please let me know and we will get a good scheduletogether and plan ahead.

Thoseof you that showed interest in the leader pack should be getting those in youremail tonight. My email had been abuzz this week with interest in the group. Veryexciting. 

 


#133 From: boodafli@...
Date: Mon Jun 2, 2008 6:15 pm
Subject: Re: iron
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if y'all don't have a history of shellfish or iodine allergies, you can take spirulina supplements, and nurse.  that'll boost your iron, and the bioavailable iron in your milk.  plus, if she'll eat green foods, you can open a spirulina capsule, and sprinkle it in those.  it's a fast, easy natural way to boost iron.  my last pg, my levels were down to a 7, and a month of spirulina brought them up to a 12.


-----Original Message-----
From: Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...>
To: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 6:15 pm
Subject: Re: [lllofcoastalcarolina] iron

Carman,
I have been verry sick for a while and I am trying to get back in to the swing of things and I will get you a good answer asap.
Mandy

Carman Ferguson <carmanferguson@yahoo.com> wrote:
Caroline had her 12 month check up today and they said her iron was low.  It was 10.3 and the average is 12.  Anyone had any experince with this?  I'm stunned because she eats so well- lots of fruits and veggies and whole grains and pastas.  We do some meat and fish but not alot. I've always been more on the vegetarian side.  She still nurses during the day and through the night.  We don't do dairy much, some cheese. She was sick last week with a high fever for a couple of days.  Can an illness cause a drop in iron level? Doc said we would do a recheck at her 15month.  Should I be worried? Or what should I change?
 
Carman



#132 From: Carman Ferguson <carmanferguson@...>
Date: Sun Jun 1, 2008 10:27 pm
Subject: Re: iron
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Thanks! Hope you feel better...
----- Original Message ----
From: Amanda Rosenberry <mandyrberry@...>
To: lllofcoastalcarolina@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, June 1, 2008 6:15:52 PM
Subject: Re: [lllofcoastalcarolina] iron

Carman,
I have been verry sick for a while and I am trying to get back in to the swing of things and I will get you a good answer asap.
Mandy

Carman Ferguson <carmanferguson@ yahoo.com> wrote:

Caroline had her 12 month check up today and they said her iron was low.  It was 10.3 and the average is 12.  Anyone had any experince with this?  I'm stunned because she eats so well- lots of fruits and veggies and whole grains and pastas.  We do some meat and fish but not alot. I've always been more on the vegetarian side.  She still nurses during the day and through the night.  We don't do dairy much, some cheese. She was sick last week with a high fever for a couple of days.  Can an illness cause a drop in iron level? Doc said we would do a recheck at her 15month.  Should I be worried? Or what should I change?
 
Carman




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