Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

[Barbara Glare & Chris Bright]

Yep, that will be fine.   Just don't use it holus bolus without permission.  And feel free to link to the ABA page   Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 1:34 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Thanks Barb, I wasn’t sure if I was able to reference it or not, as I have asked for info before and told I had to pay for it, but if I am able to reference some information that would be great. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Barbara Glare & Chris Bright Sent: Wednesday, 7 June 2006 1:18 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early   The Australian Breastfeeding Association website www.breastfeeding.asn.au would be a fabulous place to start.  And their outstanding booklet...."Introducing Solids"   Their research is always completely *spot on*   Barb ----- Original Message ----- From: Nicole Carver To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 11:07 AM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early   Hi all, Maureen Minchin has a couple of books that would be useful on this topic. One is Breastfeeding Matters, 1998, Alma Publications. Alma Publications is Maureen's own business. The address is 14 Acland St, St Kilda or 6 Thear St, East Geelong.  Phone 03 95372640. The name of the other escapes me (if you ring Alma Publications you will have no problems getting it) but is entirely to do with food allergy. Maureen became an expert in this field after having a son with dreadful allergies. Part of the problem was an early comp feed given without Maureen's knowledge, much less permission. She only found out because she also worked at the hospital where she gave birth, and one of her colleagues remembered giving him a comp. In those days that was not unusual. Another issue is babies with supposed reflux being given thickeners or even thickened formula despite being a breastfed baby. I came across this in a ten day old baby, who did not have reflux, but the woman's friend gave her the thickener that she had herself. Needless to say, supply was not good, and breastfeeding did not last much longer. :( Nicole. -----Original Message----- From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au]On Behalf Of Kylie Carberry Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 10:39 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Kelly, What a great idea...I think a big reason mums introduce them early is because of pressure from well-meaning grandmothers.  From my own experiences (with all four of my chidlren) and that of my friends, if the baby is not chubby and has reached three - four months, grandmas propose that maybe some solids will help with weight gain.  It is so hard for a new, and in grandmas eyes naive, mother to ignore this 'wisdom'! Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61 2 42970115 m: +61 2 418220638 f: +61 2 42970747 From: "Kelly @ BellyBelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: <ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au> Subject: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:28:53 +1000 I’ve come across so many mums who are introducing solids far too early and as a result I am writing an article on it and trying to gather information from studies. I heard there was a study in the US which indicated one possible complication was juvenile diabetes. Does anyone know of any studies or resources in regards to solids and early introduction and where I can find them? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support     -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.