Updates and questions from a student

[Guest guest]

Most babies who have acid reflux can be soothed with frequent but small nursing

sessions and lots of babywearing, or otherwise holding the baby semi-upright

during and after feedings. The worst of GER happens when moms try to feed the

baby too much at once and then lay the baby down. It usually gets better with

time and babies will grow out of it, but a lot of moms I have worked with online

have had to use meds. Looking forward to Ysha's response.

 

Also a lot of babies who were exposed to lots of meds (such as Paxil etc.)

during pregnancy are doomed to have horrible GER. Hopefully that is not what

your people are doing...

 

As for the toddler thing, we just took it easy and cuddled when it was resting

time... maybe if the kid likes to read a book or watch a show mom can take a nap

while they're in a room together.

 

As for milk fever... not sure what you are referring to but if that is with the

mom, that sounds like a symptom of mastitis or clogged ducts. Not really sure

when that might be normal, unless the mom was nursing while babywearing and

running a couple of miles or walking outside in Texas on any day of the year,

and then sitting down and feeling all sweaty. LOL

 

Sincerely,

Amy Philo

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817-793-8028 cell

 

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Ysha Oakes <AyurDoulas

ayurveda

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 12:08:11 AM

PerinatalAyurveda forum Updates and questions from a student

 

Happy Spring Ysha!!!

 

As I write with a sniffle and a sneeze. I know better than to let

kapha get the best of me, but alas I got a stupid cold. Horrible

timing to say the least.

 

I have been so busy studying these past couple of months. I know you

haven't seen much in the way of it, but I assure you I've been in

sponge mode. I attended Saraswati Burhman's Ayurveda I course which

was absolutely fabulous. The first weekend was a review for me, so I

was able to sit back and enjoy her lectures. The second weekend we

reviewed the herbs which was exciting, but I'd still love a focused

women's health discussion on herbs. More studies to come... there is a

lifetime of studies for me. Thank goodness for all the teachers. I'm

thrilled about the summer schedule at RMIYA with Dr. Shresta coming.

 

I did see that you may be coming in September which would be so

amazing to get to study with you face to face. The correspondance

course has been helpful and educational, don't get me wrong. I refer

to my notes and your notes all the time. I feel super prepared to get

the most out of your talks if you are still planning on coming. I'm

getting married at the end of September on the 27th in Vermont. So if

I could put in my vote(if you are taking any) to ask if you are able

to come in the early part of the month???? I'll do my best to share

the RMIYA schedule with interested friends and already know of 2

people who would love to join the studies.

 

Work with my clients has been going well. I've just had one since my

last client in the Fall, and have another that I will work with as

soon as I'm well. Cooking has been going great, getting creative and

making delicious food. A couple of questions have come up in my mind

as I've been attending the postpartum courses at Boulder Community

Hospital. ..

 

1. Why does no one talk about the milk fever - 2 out of 3 of my

clients have experienced it. When I asked a lactation consultant she

answered me by saying it's not normal and that women should call a LC.

hmmm?

 

2. What are your theories on babies getting acid reflux? None of my

clients have had this problem, but its been a buzz in discussions I've

been having with others.

 

3. Lastly, do you have any wisdom to impart about teaching toddlers

about the arrival of their new baby bro/sis and how to help them

understand that Mom needs to rest. I'm observing the " super mom " in

my most recent client, she worries me that she is doing too much. She

is trying to manage her little 2 1/2 year old world, as if nothing has

happened to Mommy.

 

Be in touch when you can. Your website is overflowing with info.

 

Lee

www.transcendencesp a.net

(303)440-8435

 

Dear Lee - welcome to the forum, I'm happy to see you finally figured

it out (and realize that may have held up many I must take rest

now, but will address some of your questions best I can tomorrow.

Welcome, and thanks for sharing!

Ysha

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Milk fever is usually in reference to the coming in of the milk on the 3rd day.

Moms sometimes have a passing fever while the breast become engorged and feel

hot and hard. It passes and it is normal. Mastitis is an inflammation that comes

on later if bacteria has gotten into the cracked nipples due to an earlier poor

latch. If it continues unchecked, it can become a breast infection that includes

a high fever which is NOT normal and must be treated right away.

Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD

Postpartum Care Services

Portland, Oregon

http://mypeoplepc.com/members/vmyork/

http://vmyork.ikarma.com/id269

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oh, ok. I don't remember that with either of my kids. Though with the second I

was tandem nursing and the first, I was overcoming some breastfeeding hurdles

that could have interfered with a good supply.

 

I also got mastitis without having a cracked nipple... but that was related to

being overdosed on thyroid meds. Glad to see an IBCLC on here!!! =)

 

Sincerely,

Amy Philo

214-705-0169 home

817-793-8028 cell

 

URGENT! Sign the petition against the MOTHERS Act at

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-dangerous-and-invasive-mothers-act

Visit www.uniteforlife.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

" VMYORK " <VMYORK

ayurveda

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 12:23:17 AM

Re: PerinatalAyurveda forum Updates and questions from a student

 

Milk fever is usually in reference to the coming in of the milk on the 3rd day.

Moms sometimes have a passing fever while the breast become engorged and feel

hot and hard. It passes and it is normal. Mastitis is an inflammation that comes

on later if bacteria has gotten into the cracked nipples due to an earlier poor

latch. If it continues unchecked, it can become a breast infection that includes

a high fever which is NOT normal and must be treated right away.

Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD

Postpartum Care Services

Portland, Oregon

http://mypeoplepc. com/members/ vmyork/

http://vmyork. ikarma.com/ id269

 

 

[Guest guest]

Lee, I'll put in my $0.02 on this as well. We do sometimes see a low-grade

maternal fever on or about Day 3 when the milk comes in, but it should not

go above 101 degrees, in which case it is more likely to be an infection of

some sort (uterine, c/s incision, perineal tear, mastitis, etc). We have

also seen the occasional baby with pretty bad reflux, and as Vicky

suggested, keeping baby in a semi-reclined position for sleeping works

well. A firm foam wedge can be purchased and sized to the baby's sleeping

area -- soft pillows or blankets piled up would not be recommended, as

babies need a firm surface to sleep on.

 

Finally, with toddlers who are 2 1/2 years old, it's really hard to help

them to understand needs outside of their own at that stage. We recommend

to our clients that they have outside help for the first few weeks from

family, friends, neighbors who can bring them food, do some laundry for the

new family, take the toddler out to the park for a while so that mom and dad

can sleep, etc. For mothers who are used to coordinating and directing

everything themselves, it can be difficult to ask for help, and that can be

a setup for a long and difficult recovery. Sometimes it's easier to have a

trusted friend coordinate helpers, or hire a postpartum doula for a while,

or even just leave a " to-do " list where visitors can see it (relieving the

parents of the need to directly ask for help).

 

Hope this helps!

 

--

*Wendy Hughes, CPM, LDM

Professional Home Birth Midwife

Infant CranioSacral Therapy*

Vivante Midwifery

Portland, OR

www.VivanteMidwifery.com

 

 

On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 10:08 PM, Ysha Oakes <AyurDoulas wrote:

 

>

> 1. Why does no one talk about the milk fever - 2 out of 3 of my

> clients have experienced it. When I asked a lactation consultant she

> answered me by saying it's not normal and that women should call a LC.

> hmmm?

>

> 2. What are your theories on babies getting acid reflux? None of my

> clients have had this problem, but its been a buzz in discussions I've

> been having with others.

>

> 3. Lastly, do you have any wisdom to impart about teaching toddlers

> about the arrival of their new baby bro/sis and how to help them

> understand that Mom needs to rest. I'm observing the " super mom " in

> my most recent client, she worries me that she is doing too much. She

> is trying to manage her little 2 1/2 year old world, as if nothing has

> happened to Mommy.

>

>