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Re: PCOS-MEDICATION digest 525

From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 08:17:49 -0700


Actually, there are studies that show that type I diabetes (not making insulin, not insulin sensitivity) is decreased in children who are nurses. I don't know if there are any looking at insulin sensitivity later. There are about 20,000 studies showing the benefits of nursing. Remember, nothing is 100%. If something shows an increased risk, there will still be a lot of people without it, and vice versa.

But, you are absolutely right. You have to look at the whole picture when deciding whether or not to nurse. I think it's best, when you are able to do it, and still be a quality mother. But, as you pointed out, there are ramifications to each part of the decision, and each woman has to make up her mind on what's best for both her and the baby.

Renee

Sue wrote: >
> >Who knows maybe breastmilk will help my child to not be insulin sensitive!<
>
> Sandra--
>
> I know this is a very personal decision that only you can make, but if
> breastmilk kept people from having insulin problems, then I shouldn't
> have PCO, either. I was nursed for quite a long time--probably until 10
> or 11 mos. old. More than anything, just be aware that having a mom
> who is ill and unable to tend to her own medical issues doesn't do your
> baby much good--my OB has always said that a child whose mother is
> healthy (and maybe doing less for the child) is better off than one
> whose mother is ill but isn't treating herself due to her child. I hope
> that makes sense....
>
> Anyhow, best of luck to you.
>

--
Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
---

Don't follow in the footsteps of the masters. Seek what they sought. --Zen saying




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