Could you mail me the link to the article, please? I'm surprised that such advice didn't come with all the extra info you just provided. I didn't know about the 7% and 14% birth weight loss, never researched it.
Vedrana -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ken Ward Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:12 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Got onto 'kellymom'. They are suggesting you wake baby 2/24 during the day and 4/24 at night. This does not sit well with me. Babies need a minium of 6 feeds in 24hrs, and can feed hourly if they want, but I don't believe waking them is such a good idea, unless there is a reason such as poor weight gain, jaundice, lack of wet nappies. Kellymom also states babies loose 7% of birth weight. They can loose double this, and one should look at output and baby's behaviour and mum's supply before jumping in. I didn't bother further with this site. Maureen -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Vedrana Valčić Sent: Tuesday, 25 April 2006 3:24 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Could it be that you came down with both mastitis and some other infection, which your son caught? www.kellymom.com is a great site on breastfeeding, if you want to research further. Vedrana -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jo Bourne Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 4:57 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question My episodes of mastitis got less frequent after the first 3 months but I probably averaged at least one mastitis every 6 months for the entire time I was feeding (2.5yrs). Though my later mastitis were generally breast injury induced rather than infection and easily treated with homeopathics. At 12:36 PM +1000 25/4/06, Nicole Carver wrote: >Hi, >Normally you should breastfeed from both breasts with mastitis. The only exception, and I may stand corrected, is strep infection. The breast is very red, not your typical mastitis. It is very painful and you feel quite ill. I have not seen mastitis at 22 months. It might be precipitated by something else, as usually the feeding would be fairly trouble free at that stage, I would imagine. >When a woman has mastitis the milk needs to be kept moving. Babies are best for that! Expressing is really just the tip of the ice berg. A little blood does not hurt. If the baby vomits a little blood there is no harm done. Obviously if there is a lot it would be best to discontinue for 24 hours or so. The breast must be emptied though, or you run the risk of abscess formation. >Sometimes the antibiotics taken by mum will upset the babies stomach. However, I suppose they are also protecting them to some extent. >Regards, >Nicole. > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of sharon >Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PM >To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au >Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question > >where i work we encourage women to express on the side that they are infected and continue feeding on the other side until the infection clears, the infection should be treated by antibiotics and if severe admission to hospital for iv antibugs. if the breastmilk has blood in it we discourage any breastfeeding whatsoever and get the mother to express all feeds until the infection passes she then can resume b/feeding when she feels better but ensure that the breast is always empty after feeding. >regards sharon > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Megan & Larry >To: <mailto:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au>ozmidwifery >Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:03 AM >Subject: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question > >Can a mother pass on her infecton to her breastfeeding child when she has mastitis? > >Its just that I had what to me was obvious mastitis on Sat, quite a decent case of it, very sore breast, redness, fever, vomiting, quite ill. Still recovering on Monday when my breastfeeding 22 mth old developed a fever and vomiting. This morning he is quite recovered but no doubt will need a very quiet day still. > >So, is this a coincidence, or can the child become infected too? We were both rundown form a busy few weeks, so the rest was well needed, just wanted it without the misery. > >Thanks in advance > >Megan -- Jo Bourne Virtual Artists Pty Ltd -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
