Hi Barb, No I refer to things such as pesticides which are deposited into fat. I am sorry, should look up a reference for you. I remember learning this when preparing for the lactation exam. (Might point out that I am classified overweight myself!) It is not a good idea for a pregnant or lactating woman to lose weight quickly as these chemicals are released into the bloodstream. Regards to all, Nicole.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of B & G Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 11:19 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Weight gain in pregnancy >>> Given that it is usually poor diet and lifestyle that cause the obesity...Hopefully this woman has learned to clean up her lifestyle on a permanent basis for hers and future children's benefit.<<<< OOOH Judgement statement!! We are very quick to lay blame. Many of these women are victims. Victims of the Metabolic Syndrome where they quickly gain weight especially centrally, have dyslipidemia, hyperinsulinaemia which causes insulin resistance, hirsuitsm which leads to poor self esteem and other terrible symptoms. Being obese doesn't mean they cannot participate in life changing experiences such as having a baby. Another cause are often that these women are victims of childhood sexual and physical abuse hence have psychological hang ups of appearing 'pretty'. Many women I see in ANC talk about the difficulties shopping in the supermarket - the trolley Nazi's. Family get together and as she wasn't working family - sisters- gave her a shopping list for a celebration. She was stopped in the aisles and unsolicited advice was given that she shouldn't buy that ... because that would put weight on. She was all of 28 weeks pregnant wore large clothes covering her belly and I am sure this person didn't even know she was pregnant. She weighed 110kg, walked 4 km every day and did gym work so never assume anything with these ladies. There are those that really do work hard and are very aware of their physical failings. As one woman said 'we are easy targets, we can't hide the cigarettes or the drugs like others. These do more harm than eating healthy and exercise'. The toxins people allude to are you referring to ketones? Barb -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
