Comments on: BREASTFEEDING: Frequently Asked Questions http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/breastfeeding-frequently-asked-questions/ Dr. Nicole Sundene, naturopathic physician, answers your alternative medicine health questions at the kitchen table! Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:35:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: b1ondie420 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/breastfeeding-frequently-asked-questions/#comment-1334 b1ondie420 Thu, 29 May 2008 15:32:21 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/breastfeeding-frequently-asked-questions/#comment-1334 Thanks! I look forward to hearing what you find out. I have cut my saturated fats back to less than 10g a day this week to see if it helps. I always drink 100+ ounces of water a day, so we are good there! I am also trying to incorporate more soy in my diet since it is a natural source of lecithin. Hopefully these changes help because milk blisters hurt! Thanks! I look forward to hearing what you find out.

I have cut my saturated fats back to less than 10g a day this week to see if it helps. I always drink 100+ ounces of water a day, so we are good there! I am also trying to incorporate more soy in my diet since it is a natural source of lecithin. Hopefully these changes help because milk blisters hurt!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/breastfeeding-frequently-asked-questions/#comment-1301 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:36:30 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/breastfeeding-frequently-asked-questions/#comment-1301 Hi there blondie- I don't specialize in maternity related issues or breast feeding, and have also never heard of this problem! I will be honest that I am not quite sure what would be helpful, but will make a point to ask one of my midwife friends when I get a chance, and post a blog about the answer if I find one. However, just from a basic nutritional standpoint, I would make sure that you are never dehydrated. You should be drinking a gallon of water daily to prevent dehydration, at least. I would shoot for around 100 ounces a day (add some electrolytes in so you don't flush them all out with too much water). I also am wondering if cutting back on saturated fats in the diet (fried foods and meats) would be beneficial. I will try to research this a bit more though and get back to you. Great question! Hi there blondie- I don’t specialize in maternity related issues or breast feeding, and have also never heard of this problem! I will be honest that I am not quite sure what would be helpful, but will make a point to ask one of my midwife friends when I get a chance, and post a blog about the answer if I find one. However, just from a basic nutritional standpoint, I would make sure that you are never dehydrated. You should be drinking a gallon of water daily to prevent dehydration, at least. I would shoot for around 100 ounces a day (add some electrolytes in so you don’t flush them all out with too much water). I also am wondering if cutting back on saturated fats in the diet (fried foods and meats) would be beneficial. I will try to research this a bit more though and get back to you. Great question!

]]> By: b1ondie420 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/breastfeeding-frequently-asked-questions/#comment-1284 b1ondie420 Tue, 27 May 2008 17:38:40 +0000 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/breastfeeding-frequently-asked-questions/#comment-1284 Question for you. I am successfully and happily nursing my 3.5 months old son. I have recently been having trouble with recurrent blocked ducts at the nipple that are forming nipple blisters. After working with a lactation consultant to rule out issues related to latch, positioning, etc... it was determined that I have too much saturated fat in my breastmilk. The milk is literally too thick with fat and clogging my nipple pores. It was suggested that I begin taking Lecithin supplements. Other than carefully watching the saturated fat in my diet (which I do) what can I do nutritionally to help with this issue? Thanks for your help. This site is wonderful!!! Question for you. I am successfully and happily nursing my 3.5 months old son. I have recently been having trouble with recurrent blocked ducts at the nipple that are forming nipple blisters. After working with a lactation consultant to rule out issues related to latch, positioning, etc… it was determined that I have too much saturated fat in my breastmilk. The milk is literally too thick with fat and clogging my nipple pores. It was suggested that I begin taking Lecithin supplements. Other than carefully watching the saturated fat in my diet (which I do) what can I do nutritionally to help with this issue?

Thanks for your help. This site is wonderful!!!

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