Have you ever considered why is it that mother’s milk cannot be measured? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to feed the baby and know exactly how much she has eaten? The idea hit me while responding to comment on my posting about my baby’s feeding troubles. All of a sudden I realized that [...]
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On Breastfeeding and Growth Charts
Last week, I posted an item about my baby’s seeming diagnosis of Failure to Thrive (FTT). The dietitian was adamant that I should stop nursing, give her 3 bottles of formula a day, etc, etc. After talking this over with my husband (the most vociferous male supporter of nursing I’ve ever come across), I decided [...]
What in the World do I Feed my Kids? (Part I)
The other day, I took my one-year-old to a pediatric dietitian. Over the last several months, her weight hasn’t been keeping up with her height, so the pediatrician thought it wise to get some nutritional guidance. I got plenty of guidance at that visit, but how do I apply it? The dietitian thought I should: [...]
