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Posted on Jul 30, 2008 under Breast | 7 Commentshow does she pump when she goes back to work? how often and will pumping take away from our little one? and is it true she cant drink diet soda's?
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July 30th, 2008 at 8:22 am
She should try to pump at the same times the baby would be nursing (so her body makes milk at the same pace). I'm not sure about diet soda, specifically, but you shouldn't injest anything you wouldn't give your baby since it's all going into the milk.
July 30th, 2008 at 8:22 am
She will have to find a private place to pump and a place to keep the milk cold and a refrigerated bag to carry the pump. Pumping at noon shouldn't take away from your child. As long as it has been 2-4 hours between.
"Drinking diet sodas sweetened with Nutrasweet (aspartame) should not be problem when you are nursing. Dr. Thomas Hale (Medications and Mother's Milk 2000) says that in doses 3 to 4 times higher than what would typically be ingested, "the milk levels are too low to produce significant side effects in normal infants".
The exception to this would be in a situation where a baby had PKU (Phenylketonuria). Aspartame contains an amino acid called phenylalanine, and babies born with the inherited metabolic disorder PKU are unable to metabolize this particular amino acid. Anyone diagnosed with PKU should avoid all foods which contain phenylalanine, including aspartame. State laws require that all newborns be screened for PKU, so your baby should have been tested soon after birth. As long as neither you or your baby have PKU, then drinking diet soda should not present any problems. Since they have no nutritive value, it's a good idea to drink them in moderation, but I see no reason to avoid them completely just because you are breastfeeding."
July 30th, 2008 at 8:22 am
In my town, and surrounding towns, there are la leche groups that actually have women trained to answer these questions. Try the following link to find a group near you. I know there is information on this organization in all the examination rooms of our local pediatric group, so if you can't find something on line, try the doctor's office. Good luck….
July 30th, 2008 at 8:22 am
too much pumping will slowly dry milk up, due to when a baby sucks, it is not constant like a breast pump, the pump doesn't draw enough milk from the milk ducts, which then decreases each time. but it's ok if the pump's used during the work hours only.. and let baby feed every other time. and yes it is true that if you DON'T eat and drink the right foods then her milk supply will dry up…. not to mention what she eats and drinks, so does baby…
July 30th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Bad advice Shellee! Pumping does NOT decrease milk supply! I pumped every 3 hours for my baby because we had complications and that made me develop an overactive milk supply. Same with my second child. Pumping will not take away from your baby, breastmilk is far superior than formula and I think it is great that your wife will pump at work. She just has to do it every 3 hours and freeze the portions that way, she always has an extra day of reserves.
Diet sodas contain artificial sweeteners which are not great for your health. I read somewhere that aspartame can collect in the liver which cannot be good since it is a foreign man made chemical. It may pass through to breastmilk. Best to avoid it.
For extra knowledge on what is in breastmilk take a look:
COMPONENTS FOUND IN BREASTMILK:
White blood cells- B Lymphocytes, Macrophages, Neutrophils, T lymphocytes.
Molecules- Antibodies of secretory IgA class, B12 binding protien, Bifidus factor, fatty acids, Fibronectin, Gamma-interferon, Hormones and growth factors, Lactoferrin, Lysozyme, Mucins, Oligosaccharides.
Also:
DHA, ARA, Carbohydrates, protiens, minerals, calcium, chloride, magnesium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, zinc, vitamin A, D, E, C, K, B6, B12, Biotin, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, catalase, histaminase, arysulfatase, antioxidants, glycoprotiens, a-tocopherol, cysteine, asorbic acid, chondroitin sulphate, antiproteases, a-1-antitrypsin, a-1-antichymotrypsin, prostaglandins PG-E2, PG-F2, secretory IgA, full antibody reppertoire, alpha-lactalbumin, lysozyme, lactoferrin, gangliosides, glycolipid peptides, phospatidyethanolamine, interleukin-6, PAF-acetylhydrolase, memory T cells, CD14, ICAM-1, VCAM-1, EGF, NGF,CCL28, C1, C9, insulin, IGF-11, relaxin, xanthine, oxidase, TGFa and TGFB, PRL, B- defensin-1, corticosterone, PTHrP, peptides, erythropoietin.
Immunoglobins- protects ears, nose, throat, and specific viruses and bacteria.
Lactoferrin- an iron binding protien, not in formula that alters healthy bacteria and has an antibiotic effect such as staph and E.coli.
Growth factors: Breastfed infants have lactobacillaceae (the good bacteria), 10 times greater than formula fed infants.
Allergic factors: Cows' milk protien in formulas is a foreign protien. When babies are exposed to non-human milk, they actually develop antibodies to the foreign protien.
DHA + ARA: Fatty acids aid in brain and retna function.
Carnitine: Breastfed babies have double the levels of this than formula, which is a great energy source.
July 30th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Tell her to pump at all her breaks unless she can get away with doing it every two hours! That would be best. When I went back I did it on all my breaks and that kept up my milk supply and made enough for him while I was gone. It wont take away if she only pumps while at work an nurses him while she is with him. And it is not true that she can not drink diet soda. Good luck!
July 30th, 2008 at 8:22 am
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