Interesting Articles

Serotonin imbalance linked to sudden baby death

Serotonin imbalance linked to sudden baby death LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press July 4, 2008   Scientists have new evidence that the brain chemical best known for regulating mood also plays a role in the mystifying killer of seemingly healthy babies – sudden infant death syndrome. Autopsied brain tissue from SIDS babies first raised suspicion that [...]

The Mode of Transfer of Medications into Breastmilk

  The Mode of Transfer of Medications into Breastmilk The nutritional and immunological benefits of human milk are well-documented and new data continues to be published to show that it is the finest source of nutrition for infants. During the first week postnatally, human milk is filled with immunoglobins (IgG, IgA, and IgM), interferons and other [...]

The Beatles had it right……”Let it Be”

An observation   Jean Kouba RN IBCLC  The Beatles had it right……”Let it Be”   Gone are the days when you would be scolded by a neighbour for trying to scale a wall, swing on the washing line or tape your younger sibling to the back fence. We now know that they had our best interests [...]

Getting off to a Good Start

Getting off to a Good Start      Jean Kouba RN. IBCLC   The arrival of your baby is a special time and you have both been busy preparing for this momentous occasion. Names short listed, crib and accessories bought, cute outfits washed and ready. But what about the method of feeding this little one? Breastfeeding is [...]