RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

2006-04-28 Thread Kirsten Dobbs
Midwife Darwin From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 8:11 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Try this as a starting point

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2006-04-27 Thread Kristin Beckedahl
esday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PM 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 admissi

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2006-04-27 Thread Janet Fraser
To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question where i work we encourage women to express on the side that they are

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2006-04-27 Thread Nicole Carver
would be very interested to hear about this. Regards,Nicole. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Janet FraserSent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 7:46 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question I

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2006-04-27 Thread Janet Fraser
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 5:40 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question I was 'lucky' to experience mastitis 1st hand with bub at 7 mths. I did hot packs massage before and during feeds, and did ice packs on/off afterwards. I also

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2006-04-27 Thread Jo Bourne
@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question I fought off mastitis with a few hours of Phytolacca. I've seen it work complete miracles on chronic mastitis. J - Original Message - From: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Kristin Beckedahl To: mailto:ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auozmidwifery

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2006-04-27 Thread Jo Watson
Nicole, how do you get a doctor to prescribe fluconazole for thrush???I have it again, and am going down the whole daktarin oral gel route again, plus vinegar to soak the dummies in when not in use.  JoOn 27/04/2006, at 6:04 PM, Nicole Carver wrote:Hi,I am working as a lactation consultant at the

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2006-04-27 Thread Nicole Carver
Hi Jo, I work at a hospital with RMOs who will prescribe it for us. We also have a very supportive pharmacy which subsidises the cost. A lactation consultant may be able to help you find a doctor who will prescribe it for you. Currently we only prescribe three doses of 150mgon alternate

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2006-04-27 Thread Nicole Carver
Also, when dealing with thrush diet seems very important, as does making sure baby is treated too, regardless of symptoms. Having suffered it with three babies, I didn't have any success until I treated them with daktarin gel as well, and also applied it tomy nipples after each feed..

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2006-04-27 Thread Jo Watson
Thanks, Nicole.  I'm trying to stick to a good low sugar/yeast diet.:)JoOn 28/04/2006, at 5:23 AM, Nicole Carver wrote: Also, when dealing with thrush diet seems very important, as does making sure baby is treated too, regardless of symptoms. Having suffered it with three babies, I didn't have

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2006-04-26 Thread Lea Mason
ort Professionalhttp://www.birthsteps.com.au - Original Message - From: sharon To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question where i work we encourage women to express on the side th

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2006-04-26 Thread Mary Murphy
@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PM 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

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2006-04-25 Thread Ken Ward
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

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2006-04-25 Thread Vedrana Valčić
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

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2006-04-25 Thread Megan Larry
Thanks for the replies so far, I have been breastfeeding for 8 years straight with 4 children. The last 2 children were/are demand fed. No rules! I have never had mastitis until with this child, once a year ago and then just now. I have had a number of blocked ducts over the years, but never has

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2006-04-25 Thread diane
, 2006 12:36 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question 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 verypainful and you feel

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2006-04-25 Thread Ken Ward
happy and output good, who cares? Maureen. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Vedrana Valčić Sent: Tuesday, 25 April 2006 6:28 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Could you mail me the link

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2006-04-25 Thread Scott Trudi Kluge
with various maternal (local systemic) infections. back to my lurking. Trudi interesting question - Original Message - From: Megan Larry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:17 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Thanks

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2006-04-25 Thread Jo Watson
I started doing a Lactation Advisor course at the end of my pregnancy last year, and I remember that with mastitis, no matter what is coming out (blood or pus or whatever) the baby should still be breastfeeding directly. They are better than any breast pump around, and the milk will

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2006-04-25 Thread Barbara Glare Chris Bright
Kluge [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question Megan.. I usually lurk here but just wanted to tell of my experience... I have had one bout of mastitis with symptoms just as you describe. flu

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2006-04-24 Thread Ken Ward
Title: Mastitis question 'They' say it can't, but common sense infers that it is possible. We do encourage mums to keep on with the b/f, hopefully someone will have the answer. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Megan

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2006-04-24 Thread sharon
Title: 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

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2006-04-24 Thread Nicole Carver
suppose they are also protecting them to some extent. Regards,Nicole. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of sharonSent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:24 PMTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Mastitis question

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2006-04-24 Thread Jo Bourne
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

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2006-04-24 Thread Vedrana Valčić
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