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Anemia No More

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:56:13 +0000

Sierra was diagnosed with anemia when she was seven months, one week old - her level was 9.1. I was told to give her iron supplements three times a day, but after doing a lot of research I decided not to. The side effects of the iron seemed too severe since her iron levels were not very low, and she has a very delicate tummy!

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Calcium

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:50:25 +0000

Do nursing mothers need additional calcium?

No. Pregnant and nursing mothers do not need additional calcium other than that normally required for their age group. The Institute of Medicine recommends that nursing mothers over the age of 18 consume 1,000 mg. of calcium daily -- the same as other adults.

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Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women (teens) aged 14-18

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:28:07 +0000

Daily Dietary Reference Intakes - Women (teens) aged 14-18

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Daily Dietary Reference Intakes – Women aged 19-50

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:33:59 +0000

Daily Dietary Reference Intakes - Women aged 19-50

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DHA supplements for breastfeeding mothers

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:46:01 +0000

At present, there is a major marketing effort aimed at getting pregnant and breastfeeding women to take DHA supplements (the same supplements that are being marketed in the newer baby formulas).

Here's a quick rundown on what DHA is: Mammals do not manufacture their own polyunsaturated fatty acids. Two of the polyunsaturated fatty acids, Omega-6 (linoleic acid is the primary source) and Omega-3 (alpha-linolenic acid is the primary source), are considered to be essential fatty acids (EFAs) and have numerous health benefits. Deficiencies of either of these essential fatty acids are extremely rare in the United States and Canada. We convert these essential fatty acids in our bodies to other needed fatty acids, which we can also get from food sources. Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are made from linoleic acid; and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are made from alpha-linolenic acid.

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Does My Baby Need Vitamins?

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:22:04 +0000

Vitamin and mineral supplements are not necessary for the average healthy, full-term breastfed baby during the first year. Breastmilk is all that your baby needs for at least the first six months of life. Studies have shown that vitamins, fluoride, iron, water, juice, formula and solid foods are rarely beneficial to healthy breastfed babies during the first six months, and some can even be harmful. There are certain cases where a vitamin supplement may be needed for a breastfed baby during the first year, but these cases are the exception, not the rule (see below for specifics).

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Is Iron-Supplementation Necessary?

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:44:10 +0000

Healthy, full-term babies have enough iron stores in their bodies to last for at least the first six months. The current research indicates that a baby's iron stores should last between six and twelve months, depending upon the baby.

The iron in breastmilk is better absorbed than that from other sources. The vitamin C and high lactose levels in breastmilk aid in iron absorption.

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Lecithin treatment for recurrent plugged ducts

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:39:52 +0000

Lecithin has been recommended to combat recurrent plugged ducts. The usual recommended dosage for recurrent plugged ducts is 3600-4800 mg lecithin per day, or 1 capsule (1200 milligram) 3-4 times per day. After a week or two with no blockage, mom can reduce the dosage by one capsule. If there is no blockage within another 2 weeks she can reduce it again by one. Mom may need to continue taking 1-2 capsules per day if stopping the lecithin leads to additional plugged ducts.

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Vitamin D and Breastfeeding: An interview with Bruce Hollis, PhD

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 06:55:49 +0000

Dr. Bruce Hollis is the lead author of a 2015 study that concluded that supplementing the mothers of exclusively breastfed babies with 6400 IU vitamin D per day is a safe and effective alternative to directly supplementing babies with 400 IU vitamin D per day. When Theralogix, one of our sponsors, told us Dr. Hollis is on their advisory board, I asked […]

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Vitamins & other supplements for breastfeeding mothers

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:36:35 +0000

If you eat a reasonably-well balanced diet, vitamin supplements are not considered necessary for breastfeeding mothers.

This is even true for mothers who are eating for three during tandem nursing, or while breastfeeding during pregnancy (see Nutrition for mom in our Nursing During Pregnancy and Tandem Nursing FAQ).

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