Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Milk does not always do a body good, was Generalities, was Re: Disciplining toddlers
Lynda
Actually, it is a generality. It is not uncommon, though infrequent, for
breast milk to be too acid and, in fact, be deadly to the off-spring of
mammal mommies. And, in some mammals, specifically some breeds of dogs, to
be frequent enough that litmis paper tests are done before the puppies are
allowed to nurse.
Also, some mammals, including humans, are a sieve. In those cases, milk
from a mammal who has had antibiotics can also be deadly as some, again
including humans, send the substance straight through the milk in quantities
that might be o.k. for the mother but can be deadly for the off-spring.
Lynda
breast milk to be too acid and, in fact, be deadly to the off-spring of
mammal mommies. And, in some mammals, specifically some breeds of dogs, to
be frequent enough that litmis paper tests are done before the puppies are
allowed to nurse.
Also, some mammals, including humans, are a sieve. In those cases, milk
from a mammal who has had antibiotics can also be deadly as some, again
including humans, send the substance straight through the milk in quantities
that might be o.k. for the mother but can be deadly for the off-spring.
Lynda
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From: "DiamondAir" <diamondair@...>
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Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 9:01 AM
Subject: [Unschooling-dotcom] Generalities, was Re: Disciplining toddlers
> > From: "Eileen M." <ravensegg@...>
> >The same type of
> > sweeping generality, for instance, would be that all
> > children benefit from breast feeding in their infancy
>
> Ummmm, sorry but I don't understand why this "generality" would be a
> problem. I mean, we're mammals! It isn't a "sweeping generality" to say
that
> any other mammal should be breastfed - that's how babies of all mammals
get
> food and survive.
> It's not so much a question of human babies "benefitting" by
breastfeeding -
> breastfeeding is what the human body is designed for and breastmilk is the
> food that the human body is supposed to have (biologically speaking).
>
> Sorry, just couldn't resist this particular soapbox... :-), getting off
> now....
>
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Human breastmilk is the food of choice for the overwhelming majority of
human infants. Of course there will be the rare case where this isn't
true for an individual mother or her baby. But please don't assume that
you can't breastfeed your baby if you NEED an antibiotic or some other
medication. (Of course you have already done the research on the effects
of the substance on your own body and what other options might be
available in your situation.)
Yes, substances found in the blood stream can be secreted in human milk.
There are many factors to consider. How much of this substance will make
its way into the milk and for how long will it be secreted? (There is a
book written by Thomas Hale that contains information about that.) How
old is the baby and what is the baby's health status? Is the drug
considered generally safe for most infants? (I have known of mother's
being told to wean because the mother needed a medication that is
routinely prescribed directly to infants.) Are there alternatives to the
mother taking the substance? Is there another drug that might be a
better choice because you are breastfeeding? Can treatment be delayed
until the child is older? How will you comfort your child if he is
accustomed to finding comfort at your breast and you can not do so while
taking the substance? What will you feed your baby instead of your milk?
What effect will that substance have on your baby?
Many people avoid antibiotics, and even many doctors will admit that they
are over prescribed. However, there are situations in which ingesting an
antibiotic, even if some of it will get to the baby through breastmilk,
is the right choice in a particular situation. Yes, there are nearly
always exceptions...
Mary Ellen
In the huge rush to build shopping malls and banks,
no one is thinking about where kids can play.
That doesn't generate tax revenue.
Also, some mammals, including humans, are a sieve. In those cases, milk
from a mammal who has had antibiotics can also be deadly as some, again
including humans, send the substance straight through the milk in
quantities
that might be o.k. for the mother but can be deadly for the off-spring.
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human infants. Of course there will be the rare case where this isn't
true for an individual mother or her baby. But please don't assume that
you can't breastfeed your baby if you NEED an antibiotic or some other
medication. (Of course you have already done the research on the effects
of the substance on your own body and what other options might be
available in your situation.)
Yes, substances found in the blood stream can be secreted in human milk.
There are many factors to consider. How much of this substance will make
its way into the milk and for how long will it be secreted? (There is a
book written by Thomas Hale that contains information about that.) How
old is the baby and what is the baby's health status? Is the drug
considered generally safe for most infants? (I have known of mother's
being told to wean because the mother needed a medication that is
routinely prescribed directly to infants.) Are there alternatives to the
mother taking the substance? Is there another drug that might be a
better choice because you are breastfeeding? Can treatment be delayed
until the child is older? How will you comfort your child if he is
accustomed to finding comfort at your breast and you can not do so while
taking the substance? What will you feed your baby instead of your milk?
What effect will that substance have on your baby?
Many people avoid antibiotics, and even many doctors will admit that they
are over prescribed. However, there are situations in which ingesting an
antibiotic, even if some of it will get to the baby through breastmilk,
is the right choice in a particular situation. Yes, there are nearly
always exceptions...
Mary Ellen
In the huge rush to build shopping malls and banks,
no one is thinking about where kids can play.
That doesn't generate tax revenue.
Also, some mammals, including humans, are a sieve. In those cases, milk
from a mammal who has had antibiotics can also be deadly as some, again
including humans, send the substance straight through the milk in
quantities
that might be o.k. for the mother but can be deadly for the off-spring.
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Johanna
Also if your doctor is sensitive to you and your child there are antibiotics that are ok to nurse with. I got a breast infection while I was nursing my second youngest and I just didn't nurse on the side of the infection. I expressed the milk and discarded it until the infection was gone. My son still got breastfed, although it was more difficult to meet his need.
Johanna
Life is the ultimate learning experience!
Johanna
Life is the ultimate learning experience!
----- Original Message -----
From: megates@...
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Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] Milk does not always do a body good, was Generalities, was Re: Disciplining toddlers
Human breastmilk is the food of choice for the overwhelming majority of
human infants. Of course there will be the rare case where this isn't
true for an individual mother or her baby. But please don't assume that
you can't breastfeed your baby if you NEED an antibiotic or some other
medication. (Of course you have already done the research on the effects
of the substance on your own body and what other options might be
available in your situation.)
Yes, substances found in the blood stream can be secreted in human milk.
There are many factors to consider. How much of this substance will make
its way into the milk and for how long will it be secreted? (There is a
book written by Thomas Hale that contains information about that.) How
old is the baby and what is the baby's health status? Is the drug
considered generally safe for most infants? (I have known of mother's
being told to wean because the mother needed a medication that is
routinely prescribed directly to infants.) Are there alternatives to the
mother taking the substance? Is there another drug that might be a
better choice because you are breastfeeding? Can treatment be delayed
until the child is older? How will you comfort your child if he is
accustomed to finding comfort at your breast and you can not do so while
taking the substance? What will you feed your baby instead of your milk?
What effect will that substance have on your baby?
Many people avoid antibiotics, and even many doctors will admit that they
are over prescribed. However, there are situations in which ingesting an
antibiotic, even if some of it will get to the baby through breastmilk,
is the right choice in a particular situation. Yes, there are nearly
always exceptions...
Mary Ellen
In the huge rush to build shopping malls and banks,
no one is thinking about where kids can play.
That doesn't generate tax revenue.
Also, some mammals, including humans, are a sieve. In those cases, milk
from a mammal who has had antibiotics can also be deadly as some, again
including humans, send the substance straight through the milk in
quantities
that might be o.k. for the mother but can be deadly for the off-spring.
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