Re: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

[Natalie Dash]

Woops, sorry, forgot a few numbers!!
Natalie
 
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/1602398a.html 
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ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
] On Behalf Of Natalie DashSent: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 10:02 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au

Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed? 


 

Here's an interesting study from the Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication 1 March 2006. 

 

http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs


 

Mother's iron status, breastmilk iron and lactoferrin - are they related?

Abstract
Objective:
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended till 6 months age. Factors regulating the breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels are incompletely known. Considering high prevalence of nutritional anemia in lactating mothers, we studied the iron status of lactating mothers, their breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels to determine any relationship between them. 


Design:
Prospective study with 6 months follow-up.

Setting:
Tertiary care referral hospital.

Subjects:
Hundred nonanemic and 100 anemic mothers with their babies recruited at birth. Fifty-two nonanemic and 50 anemic mothers and their babies completed the 6-month follow-up.


Interventions:  
Hemoglobin (Hb), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), percent transferrin saturation (%TS), serum iron (SI) and serum ferritin measured on day 1 and 6 months postpartum. Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin measured on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. 


Results:  
Breastmilk iron decreased progressively from day 1 to 14 weeks and at 6 months in both groups, but no significant difference was noted between nonanemic and anemic mothers (
P>0.05). Significant decline in breastmilk lactoferrin concentration from day 1 to 14 weeks in nonanemic and anemic mothers ( P
<0.001) noted. Hemoglobin, TIBC, %TS, SI and serum ferritin of both groups had no correlation with breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery.

Conclusions:
Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration had no relationship with the mother's Hb and iron status.

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This work was carried out as part of thesis research under University of Delhi.Natalie DashChildbirth Education & Birth Support

RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

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From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
[mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au]
On Behalf Of Natalie Dash
Sent: Wednesday, 21 June 2006
10:02 PM
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Low
iron and inability to breastfeed?



 




Here's an interesting study from the Journal
of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication 1 March 2006. 





 





http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs





 





Mother's iron status, breastmilk iron and lactoferrin
- are they related?





Abstract

Objective:

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended till 6 months age. Factors
regulating the breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels are incompletely known.
Considering high prevalence of nutritional anemia in lactating mothers, we
studied the iron status of lactating mothers, their breastmilk iron and
lactoferrin levels to determine any relationship between them. 





Design:

Prospective study with 6 months follow-up.





Setting:

Tertiary care referral hospital.





Subjects:

Hundred nonanemic and 100 anemic mothers with their babies recruited at
birth. Fifty-two nonanemic and 50 anemic mothers and their babies completed the
6-month follow-up.





Interventions: 


Hemoglobin (Hb), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), percent
transferrin saturation (%TS), serum iron (SI) and serum ferritin measured on
day 1 and 6 months postpartum. Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin measured on day
1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. 





Results: 


Breastmilk iron decreased progressively from day 1 to 14 weeks and at 6
months in both groups, but no significant difference was noted between
nonanemic and anemic mothers (P>0.05).
Significant decline in breastmilk lactoferrin concentration from day 1 to 14
weeks in nonanemic and anemic mothers ( P<0.001)
noted. Hemoglobin, TIBC, %TS, SI and serum ferritin of both groups had no
correlation with breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration on day 1, 14
weeks and 6 months after delivery.





Conclusions:

Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration had no relationship with
the mother's Hb and iron status.





Sponsorship:

This work was carried out as part of thesis research under University of Delhi.

Natalie Dash
Childbirth Education & Birth Support

Re: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

[Natalie Dash]

Here's an interesting study from the Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication 1 March 2006. 
 
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs
 
Mother's iron status, breastmilk iron and lactoferrin - are they related?

Abstract
Objective:
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended till 6 months age. Factors regulating the breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels are incompletely known. Considering high prevalence of nutritional anemia in lactating mothers, we studied the iron status of lactating mothers, their breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels to determine any relationship between them.


Design: 
Prospective study with 6 months follow-up.

Setting: 
Tertiary care referral hospital.

Subjects:Hundred nonanemic and 100 anemic mothers with their babies recruited at birth. Fifty-two nonanemic and 50 anemic mothers and their babies completed the 6-month follow-up.

Interventions:  
Hemoglobin (Hb), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), percent transferrin saturation (%TS), serum iron (SI) and serum ferritin measured on day 1 and 6 months postpartum. Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin measured on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery.


Results:  
Breastmilk iron decreased progressively from day 1 to 14 weeks and at 6 months in both groups, but no significant difference was noted between nonanemic and anemic mothers (P>0.05). Significant decline in breastmilk lactoferrin concentration from day 1 to 14 weeks in nonanemic and anemic mothers (
P<0.001) noted. Hemoglobin, TIBC, %TS, SI and serum ferritin of both groups had no correlation with breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery.

Conclusions:
Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration had no relationship with the mother's Hb and iron status.

Sponsorship:
This work was carried out as part of thesis research under University of Delhi.Natalie DashChildbirth Education & Birth Support

RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

[Mary Murphy]

I have heard this point of view, but when talking to the microbiologist, was
told that ferritin is actually not a good measure in pregnancy.  Some more
talking to the lab people might be helpful?  MM

"We have recently been directed to use the ferretin level as a
measure to suppliment or not as it is more reliable that the Hb."
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RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

[Judy Chapman]

We have recently been directed to use the ferretin level as a
measure to suppliment or not as it is more reliable that the Hb.
The OB argues that a woman may have adequate iron stores but
still show a low Hb in the blood but she does not need to take
extra iron.  If this woman's Hb does not come up despite
suppliments then she may have good stores anyway. 
I have seen many anaemic women successfully breastfeed and
recover very well without all that crap she has been threatened
with. 
cheers
Judy

--- leanne wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Ignorance and arrogance are a bad combination!!
> 
> "...in fact concentrations of 95-115 g/L with a normal mean
> corpuscular 
> volume (84-99fL) should be regarded as optimal for fetal
> growth and 
> well-being and are associated with the lowest risk of preterm
> labour." Steer 
> PJ 2000 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 71, No 5,
> May
> 
> There is evidence to suggest that most doctors are too quick
> to promote iron 
> supplementation in pregnancy.
> Leanne
> 
> 
> 
> Leanne Wynne
> Midwife in charge of "Women's Business"
> Mildura Aboriginal Health Service  Mob 0418 371862
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >From: "Kelly @ BellyBelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
> >To: 
> >Subject: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
> >Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:34:03 +1000
> >
> >Yeah my jaw dropped too. any advice for this mum?:
> >
> >
> >
> >"I was wondering if anyone else has been told they would have
> trouble b/f 
> >as
> >their iron levels are too low? I'm due any day now and have
> never leaked or
> >had any signs that I will be able to produce milk... The
> midwife at the BC
> >told me that as my iron levels were below 100 I would have
> trouble b/f...
> >this has upset me greatly as I really want to be able to do
> this.. I was
> >wondering if she could be wrong, or if anyone else has had a
> similar
> >experience and what happened?"
> >
> >Best Regards,
> >
> >Kelly Zantey
> >Creator,   BellyBelly.com.au
> >Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood
> >  
> > BellyBelly Birth
> Support -
> >http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support
> >
> >
> >
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RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?

[leanne wynne]

Ignorance and arrogance are a bad combination!!

"...in fact concentrations of 95-115 g/L with a normal mean corpuscular 
volume (84-99fL) should be regarded as optimal for fetal growth and 
well-being and are associated with the lowest risk of preterm labour." Steer 
PJ 2000 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 71, No 5, May


There is evidence to suggest that most doctors are too quick to promote iron 
supplementation in pregnancy.

Leanne



Leanne Wynne
Midwife in charge of "Women's Business"
Mildura Aboriginal Health Service  Mob 0418 371862





From: "Kelly @ BellyBelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au
To: 
Subject: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:34:03 +1000

Yeah my jaw dropped too. any advice for this mum?:



"I was wondering if anyone else has been told they would have trouble b/f 
as

their iron levels are too low? I'm due any day now and have never leaked or
had any signs that I will be able to produce milk... The midwife at the BC
told me that as my iron levels were below 100 I would have trouble b/f...
this has upset me greatly as I really want to be able to do this.. I was
wondering if she could be wrong, or if anyone else has had a similar
experience and what happened?"

Best Regards,

Kelly Zantey
Creator,   BellyBelly.com.au
Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood
 
 BellyBelly Birth Support -
http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support






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