Re: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
Here's an interesting study from the Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication 1 March 2006. http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs Mother's iron status, breastmilk iron and lactoferrin - are they related? Abstract Objective: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended till 6 months age. Factors regulating the breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels are incompletely known. Considering high prevalence of nutritional anemia in lactating mothers, we studied the iron status of lactating mothers, their breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels to determine any relationship between them. Design: Prospective study with 6 months follow-up. Setting: Tertiary care referral hospital. Subjects:Hundred nonanemic and 100 anemic mothers with their babies recruited at birth. Fifty-two nonanemic and 50 anemic mothers and their babies completed the 6-month follow-up. Interventions: Hemoglobin (Hb), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), percent transferrin saturation (%TS), serum iron (SI) and serum ferritin measured on day 1 and 6 months postpartum. Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin measured on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. Results: Breastmilk iron decreased progressively from day 1 to 14 weeks and at 6 months in both groups, but no significant difference was noted between nonanemic and anemic mothers (P0.05). Significant decline in breastmilk lactoferrin concentration from day 1 to 14 weeks in nonanemic and anemic mothers ( P0.001) noted. Hemoglobin, TIBC, %TS, SI and serum ferritin of both groups had no correlation with breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. Conclusions: Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration had no relationship with the mother's Hb and iron status. Sponsorship: This work was carried out as part of thesis research under University of Delhi.Natalie DashChildbirth Education Birth Support
RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
It said page not found. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Natalie Dash Sent: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 10:02 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed? Here's an interesting study from the Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication 1 March 2006. http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs Mother's iron status, breastmilk iron and lactoferrin - are they related? Abstract Objective: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended till 6 months age. Factors regulating the breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels are incompletely known. Considering high prevalence of nutritional anemia in lactating mothers, we studied the iron status of lactating mothers, their breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels to determine any relationship between them. Design: Prospective study with 6 months follow-up. Setting: Tertiary care referral hospital. Subjects: Hundred nonanemic and 100 anemic mothers with their babies recruited at birth. Fifty-two nonanemic and 50 anemic mothers and their babies completed the 6-month follow-up. Interventions: Hemoglobin (Hb), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), percent transferrin saturation (%TS), serum iron (SI) and serum ferritin measured on day 1 and 6 months postpartum. Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin measured on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. Results: Breastmilk iron decreased progressively from day 1 to 14 weeks and at 6 months in both groups, but no significant difference was noted between nonanemic and anemic mothers (P0.05). Significant decline in breastmilk lactoferrin concentration from day 1 to 14 weeks in nonanemic and anemic mothers ( P0.001) noted. Hemoglobin, TIBC, %TS, SI and serum ferritin of both groups had no correlation with breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. Conclusions: Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration had no relationship with the mother's Hb and iron status. Sponsorship: This work was carried out as part of thesis research under University of Delhi. Natalie Dash Childbirth Education Birth Support
Re: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
Woops, sorry, forgot a few numbers!! Natalie http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs/1602398a.html On 6/21/06, Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It said page not found…. Best Regards,Kelly ZanteyCreator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner- ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au ] On Behalf Of Natalie DashSent: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 10:02 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed? Here's an interesting study from the Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication 1 March 2006. http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/vaop/ncurrent/abs Mother's iron status, breastmilk iron and lactoferrin - are they related? Abstract Objective: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended till 6 months age. Factors regulating the breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels are incompletely known. Considering high prevalence of nutritional anemia in lactating mothers, we studied the iron status of lactating mothers, their breastmilk iron and lactoferrin levels to determine any relationship between them. Design: Prospective study with 6 months follow-up. Setting: Tertiary care referral hospital. Subjects: Hundred nonanemic and 100 anemic mothers with their babies recruited at birth. Fifty-two nonanemic and 50 anemic mothers and their babies completed the 6-month follow-up. Interventions: Hemoglobin (Hb), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), percent transferrin saturation (%TS), serum iron (SI) and serum ferritin measured on day 1 and 6 months postpartum. Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin measured on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. Results: Breastmilk iron decreased progressively from day 1 to 14 weeks and at 6 months in both groups, but no significant difference was noted between nonanemic and anemic mothers ( P0.05). Significant decline in breastmilk lactoferrin concentration from day 1 to 14 weeks in nonanemic and anemic mothers ( P 0.001) noted. Hemoglobin, TIBC, %TS, SI and serum ferritin of both groups had no correlation with breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration on day 1, 14 weeks and 6 months after delivery. Conclusions: Breastmilk iron and lactoferrin concentration had no relationship with the mother's Hb and iron status. Sponsorship: This work was carried out as part of thesis research under University of Delhi.Natalie DashChildbirth Education Birth Support
RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
We have recently been directed to use the ferretin level as a measure to suppliment or not as it is more reliable that the Hb. The OB argues that a woman may have adequate iron stores but still show a low Hb in the blood but she does not need to take extra iron. If this woman's Hb does not come up despite suppliments then she may have good stores anyway. I have seen many anaemic women successfully breastfeed and recover very well without all that crap she has been threatened with. cheers Judy --- leanne wynne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ignorance and arrogance are a bad combination!! ...in fact concentrations of 95-115 g/L with a normal mean corpuscular volume (84-99fL) should be regarded as optimal for fetal growth and well-being and are associated with the lowest risk of preterm labour. Steer PJ 2000 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 71, No 5, May There is evidence to suggest that most doctors are too quick to promote iron supplementation in pregnancy. Leanne Leanne Wynne Midwife in charge of Women's Business Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862 From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed? Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:34:03 +1000 Yeah my jaw dropped too. any advice for this mum?: I was wondering if anyone else has been told they would have trouble b/f as their iron levels are too low? I'm due any day now and have never leaked or had any signs that I will be able to produce milk... The midwife at the BC told me that as my iron levels were below 100 I would have trouble b/f... this has upset me greatly as I really want to be able to do this.. I was wondering if she could be wrong, or if anyone else has had a similar experience and what happened? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, http://www.bellybelly.com.au/ BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. On Yahoo!7 Answers: Real people ask and answer questions on any topic. http://www.yahoo7.com.au/answers -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
I have heard this point of view, but when talking to the microbiologist, was told that ferritin is actually not a good measure in pregnancy. Some more talking to the lab people might be helpful? MM We have recently been directed to use the ferretin level as a measure to suppliment or not as it is more reliable that the Hb. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed?
Ignorance and arrogance are a bad combination!! ...in fact concentrations of 95-115 g/L with a normal mean corpuscular volume (84-99fL) should be regarded as optimal for fetal growth and well-being and are associated with the lowest risk of preterm labour. Steer PJ 2000 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol 71, No 5, May There is evidence to suggest that most doctors are too quick to promote iron supplementation in pregnancy. Leanne Leanne Wynne Midwife in charge of Women's Business Mildura Aboriginal Health Service Mob 0418 371862 From: Kelly @ BellyBelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] Low iron and inability to breastfeed? Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:34:03 +1000 Yeah my jaw dropped too. any advice for this mum?: I was wondering if anyone else has been told they would have trouble b/f as their iron levels are too low? I'm due any day now and have never leaked or had any signs that I will be able to produce milk... The midwife at the BC told me that as my iron levels were below 100 I would have trouble b/f... this has upset me greatly as I really want to be able to do this.. I was wondering if she could be wrong, or if anyone else has had a similar experience and what happened? Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, http://www.bellybelly.com.au/ BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
