Go read the Disclaimer again. I am not a doctor. This is not medical advice. Seriously.

Unhelpful Healthcare and Breastfeeding

You have a baby. You have some questions. You are already seeing a health care provider regularly to make sure your baby is thriving. Surely they could help answer some questions about breastfeeding or anything else that's on your mind, right? Well, they can, but asking them might not be a good idea.

The charts for assessing infant growth are based mostly on formula fed or formula supplemented babies.

When babies do not grow as hoped, some health care adds stress without addressing the underlying problem

The Shady History of Pediatrics

Health Care Providers give bad (or fail to give good) advice about:

Medications While Breastfeeding

Alcohol

Exercise

Food

Infant Sleep

Family Planning

Getting Everyone Enough Sleep

Breastfeeding Topic List

General Topic List


Copyright 2006 by Rebecca Allen.

Created February 5, 2006
Updated July 11 2006