http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html Nutrition information. Complete nutrition. Food nutrition facts. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:47:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4324 TX Mom Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:19:48 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4324 If your milk isn't providing your baby with enough nutrition, then putting him on formula is the right thing to do. It must be possible for your milk to not be full of vitamins & iron, or your pediatrician wouldn't have told you that. Congratulations on the birth of a healthy baby boy!! He's already eating you out of house & home, as all boys are wont to do!! TX Mom If your milk isn’t providing your baby with enough nutrition, then putting him on formula is the right thing to do.
It must be possible for your milk to not be full of vitamins & iron, or your pediatrician wouldn’t have told you that.
Congratulations on the birth of a healthy baby boy!! He’s already eating you out of house & home, as all boys are wont to do!!
TX Mom

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4323 Sheri Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:41:06 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4323 It may not be that he's not getting nutrition from you but more along the lines of he's not getting an adequate supply from you. Breastfeeding is a supply and demand situation and if you aren't offering or baby isn't nursing then your body isn't going to produce and thus when the baby does nurse he/she won't be receiving as much. It IS normal for babies to lose a bit of weight after birth but as long as he is gaining 1/2 oz to an ounce a day then you're doing ok (as I was told by my daughter's pediatrician). My daughter took about a month to regain her birth wt after spending some time in the hospital before coming home and having lost over a pound. However, she managed to have a steady weight gain and that was all her doctor seemed concerned about. Just remember no matter how much breastmilk your child gets from you that some is better than none and ANY amount is good for your baby. Breastmilk is tailored to your baby, for your baby! Do a search on google or check out the la leche league and you'll find a wealth of information on breastmilk. When in doubt.........check it out! It may not be that he’s not getting nutrition from you but more along the lines of he’s not getting an adequate supply from you. Breastfeeding is a supply and demand situation and if you aren’t offering or baby isn’t nursing then your body isn’t going to produce and thus when the baby does nurse he/she won’t be receiving as much. It IS normal for babies to lose a bit of weight after birth but as long as he is gaining 1/2 oz to an ounce a day then you’re doing ok (as I was told by my daughter’s pediatrician). My daughter took about a month to regain her birth wt after spending some time in the hospital before coming home and having lost over a pound. However, she managed to have a steady weight gain and that was all her doctor seemed concerned about. Just remember no matter how much breastmilk your child gets from you that some is better than none and ANY amount is good for your baby. Breastmilk is tailored to your baby, for your baby! Do a search on google or check out the la leche league and you’ll find a wealth of information on breastmilk. When in doubt………check it out!

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4322 mary z Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:58:52 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4322 If there was no nutritional value there would be millions of kids who died because the mothers breast feed..I think you may have misunderstood your doctor. If there was no nutritional value there would be millions of kids who died because the mothers breast feed..I think you may have misunderstood your doctor.

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4321 WP Robot Wordpress Plugin Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:00:22 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4321 Losing a whole pound is a sign of not enough calories, not quality. Sometimes the milk is not enough. I would not totally cut out your won milk!! Feed formula and supplement with your own milk. In time you should produce enough milk to rely more on yours. Losing a whole pound is a sign of not enough calories, not quality. Sometimes the milk is not enough. I would not totally cut out your won milk!! Feed formula and supplement with your own milk. In time you should produce enough milk to rely more on yours.

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4320 Me. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:44:07 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4320 Get a second opinion. Your ped is full of crap, like the first post said millions of babies would die if breast milk has no nutritional value. It's by far the better thing to feed a baby. That's why we lactate after birth. Stop supplementing and just nurse. Babies loose weight while their bodies adjust to the outside world. Get a second opinion. Your ped is full of crap, like the first post said millions of babies would die if breast milk has no nutritional value. It’s by far the better thing to feed a baby. That’s why we lactate after birth. Stop supplementing and just nurse. Babies loose weight while their bodies adjust to the outside world.

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4319 Rwin m Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:06:20 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4319 I don't think that's what hes saying. Sounds more like your baby isn't getting any breast milk therefore is eating so much formula. You more than likely have an improper latch and should talk to an LC because you're jeopardizing your supply and putting your son at risk for nipple confusion. I don’t think that’s what hes saying. Sounds more like your baby isn’t getting any breast milk therefore is eating so much formula.
You more than likely have an improper latch and should talk to an LC because you’re jeopardizing your supply and putting your son at risk for nipple confusion.

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4318 Mia's Mommy Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:44:41 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4318 I had this same problem BUT I exclusively breastfed for a little over a month before I began supplementing. It's possible that you don't have enough milk in which case you should stimulate your supply. Three or four oz. seems like a lot for a three week old baby. When my daughter started she drank 1-2 oz. after breastfeeding. My pediatrician said to feed her an oz. Every baby is different though. My daughter drinks 3 oz. after breast feeding. I had this same problem BUT I exclusively breastfed for a little over a month before I began supplementing. It’s possible that you don’t have enough milk in which case you should stimulate your supply. Three or four oz. seems like a lot for a three week old baby. When my daughter started she drank 1-2 oz. after breastfeeding. My pediatrician said to feed her an oz. Every baby is different though. My daughter drinks 3 oz. after breast feeding.

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4317 Irritated Lactivist Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:59:14 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4317 HOPEFULLY he meant that since you're giving so much formula, it's likely your son isn't getting the bulk of his nutrition from you. Some doctors actually do claim breast milk can not be nutritious, which is total crap. I do have to warn you if you want to keep nursing, cut down that formula supplementation bit by bit until you're all breast. It's what he needs. :) HOPEFULLY he meant that since you’re giving so much formula, it’s likely your son isn’t getting the bulk of his nutrition from you. Some doctors actually do claim breast milk can not be nutritious, which is total crap.
I do have to warn you if you want to keep nursing, cut down that formula supplementation bit by bit until you’re all breast. It’s what he needs.

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4316 Elyse's Mama Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:12:15 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4316 The majority of babies lose weight after birth. Depending on what type of birth you had the baby's weight at birth is inflated due to fluids from the amniotic sac. Some babies gobble it up on the way out! Your pediatrician has no idea what he/she is talking about. The human species as a whole would not have thrived if breast milk was not nutritious. I recommend you get him back to the breast and stop supplementing as soon as possible. Supplementing is a quick route to early weaning and low supply. The majority of babies lose weight after birth. Depending on what type of birth you had the baby’s weight at birth is inflated due to fluids from the amniotic sac. Some babies gobble it up on the way out! Your pediatrician has no idea what he/she is talking about. The human species as a whole would not have thrived if breast milk was not nutritious. I recommend you get him back to the breast and stop supplementing as soon as possible. Supplementing is a quick route to early weaning and low supply.

]]> http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html/comment-page-1#comment-4315 FallingA Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:34:52 +0000 http://amazingnutritional.com/nutrition/my-babys-pediatrician-said-that-my-breast-milk-has-no-nutritional-value-to-itis-that-possible.html#comment-4315 It sounds like the pedi is saying that you are giving your son so much formula that most of his nutrition is coming from the formula. I can't imagine that any pedi would say that breastmilk has no nutritional value. That is just ridiculous. It is normal for newborns to lose a little bit of weight before the milk supply is established. You will not get a good milk supply if you continue to supplement as much as you are. It sounds like the pedi is saying that you are giving your son so much formula that most of his nutrition is coming from the formula.
I can’t imagine that any pedi would say that breastmilk has no nutritional value. That is just ridiculous.
It is normal for newborns to lose a little bit of weight before the milk supply is established. You will not get a good milk supply if you continue to supplement as much as you are.

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