RE: convincing 15 yr old to BF

July 6, 2000

Jenn,

In other cultures there is a concept of cold and hot that has to do with the

functioning of the body. In asia it is based on the five elements of earth,

fire, water, wood and ether. (I am pretty sure that is what they are) All

foods are designated either hot or cold, for instance salads are cold food

where as peppers are considered hot food. If you have a hot condition (all

diseases and states of wellness are labeled either hot or cold) you need to

balance it by eating cold type foods (this has nothing really to do with

temp). This is where certain food stigmas come in. Whatever the culture

considers the postpartum period to be either hot or cold will dictate what

types of food the mother can eat.

Wendi

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RE: convincing 15 yr old to BF

There are a number of books that are geared towards lower literacy moms.

I am not saying that a young mom is not literate, but the concepts might

be presented in an easier to understand manner. (OOH that is an awkward

sentence LOL) The book " So That's What They're For: Breastfeeding

Basics " is a good book. It covers the basics, plus a bit more, in a

humorous, lighthearted manner that is not overbearing or preachy like

some books that I have read. If a mom feels preached to, she is likely

to do the opposite.

I would also offer to take her to a LLL meeting if you think that there

is one in your area that would be a good fir for this mom. My group is

an evening group so I often refer moms who are returning to work to that

one. But a mom who is staying home after birth, may prefer a group with

more SAHMs. My groups is also a bit more mainstream but one of my

friends attends a group where most of the moms home school, eat organic,

cloth diaper etc. These are not LLL philosophies per se, but are often

seen practiced in conjunction with BF and attachment parenting.

I volunteer in a hospital doing peer counseling. I also co-ran a support

group for an outpatient clinic for about a year. There were lots of

young moms there, lower income moms, a very diverse cultural grouping. I

find it fascinating (sometimes in a bad way) to hear the things that

various cultures believe WRT BF. Some cultures believe that the

colostrum is poisonous, or that eating certain types of foods can cause

the milk to be bad for the baby. And I don't mean true allergies either.

Like eating salads which are 'cold' will cause the milk to be less

beneficial. I would have to talk to someone again to understand what was

meant my that, I only heard a brief snippet of the conversation.

Jenn

-----Original Message-----

From: and Melody [sMTP:paul_melody@...]

Thanks for the quick responses. I look forward to reading more.

Would like

to get a good book for this young Mom (I don't see her that

often). Any

suggestions?

Jenn, you mentioned working with young mothers. What do you do?

Just

curious.

Thanks again,

Melody

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July 6, 2000