Comments for Denver Colorado Childbirth and Baby Classes - BirthPro http://birthproonline.com Comprehensive Birth and Family Services Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:05:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on The “5 S’s” and Breastfeeding Success by Nikki http://birthproonline.com/2008/04/29/the-5s-and-breastfeeding-success/#comment-23 Nikki Thu, 29 May 2008 16:49:04 +0000 http://birthproonline.com/?p=65#comment-23 You are correct that it is not normal for babies to cry 3 hours a day... we actually are in agreement! Babies who are not nurtured and have their needs well-attended to, should not, in fact cry 1.5 - 3 hours per day. Unfortunately, there are a lot of programs, books, and poor advice out there that tell our new mothers otherwise. <br> Sheila, if read correctly, you would see that BirthPro and the Happiest Baby program encourages "maternal intimacy and lots of breastfeeding"... that is what keeps our babies calm and happy. We sadly live in a world where we are told to make our babies "cry it out" or to keep our babies on a schedule - just to make our own lives easier - when we should in fact do the opposite. <br> Hopefully with help from people like us and sound advice, we can keep all those new mothers out there less fearful and more confident! Nikki You are correct that it is not normal for babies to cry 3 hours a day… we actually are in agreement! Babies who are not nurtured and have their needs well-attended to, should not, in fact cry 1.5 - 3 hours per day. Unfortunately, there are a lot of programs, books, and poor advice out there that tell our new mothers otherwise.

Sheila, if read correctly, you would see that BirthPro and the Happiest Baby program encourages “maternal intimacy and lots of breastfeeding”… that is what keeps our babies calm and happy. We sadly live in a world where we are told to make our babies “cry it out” or to keep our babies on a schedule - just to make our own lives easier - when we should in fact do the opposite.

Hopefully with help from people like us and sound advice, we can keep all those new mothers out there less fearful and more confident!

Nikki

]]> Comment on The “5 S’s” and Breastfeeding Success by Sheila Kippley http://birthproonline.com/2008/04/29/the-5s-and-breastfeeding-success/#comment-19 Sheila Kippley Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:44:39 +0000 http://birthproonline.com/?p=65#comment-19 I strongly disagree with your statement that babies, even breastfed babies, cry or fuss 1.5 hours a day. Some say it is normal for babies to cry for 3 hours a day. NO, that is not so. Crying should be a rarity for a baby unless there is a reason. I had 5 babies and our home was quiet and peaceful. Babies usually thrive with maternal intimacy and lots of breastfeeding. Maybe natural or ecological breastfeeding is the answer. Mothers can download chapter 4 of the free online manual to learn more about the Seven Standards of eco-breastfeeding. I'm glad I am not a newly married woman. I would find it very discouraging to think I would have to deal with 1 to 3 hours of crying if I had a baby. Sheila, volunteer for NFP International I strongly disagree with your statement that babies, even breastfed babies, cry or fuss 1.5 hours a day. Some say it is normal for babies to cry for 3 hours a day. NO, that is not so. Crying should be a rarity for a baby unless there is a reason. I had 5 babies and our home was quiet and peaceful. Babies usually thrive with maternal intimacy and lots of breastfeeding. Maybe natural or ecological breastfeeding is the answer. Mothers can download chapter 4 of the free online manual to learn more about the Seven Standards of eco-breastfeeding. I’m glad I am not a newly married woman. I would find it very discouraging to think I would have to deal with 1 to 3 hours of crying if I had a baby.
Sheila, volunteer for NFP International

]]> Comment on ASK BIRTHPRO by Nikki http://birthproonline.com/ask-birthpro/#comment-11 Nikki Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:55:29 +0000 http://birthproonline.com/testimonials/#comment-11 Dear Jess, <br> Most physicians and midwives recommend that you refrain from traveling by air in your third trimester. You may also want to find out about restrictions from specific airlines. In addition, it is a good idea to make sure that you feel up to flying during any month of pregnancy, especially if swelling, nausea or other ailments would make flying uncomfortable for you. If you do fly, remember to get up often, drink lots of fluids and bring snacks! <br> ~ Nikki Dear Jess,

Most physicians and midwives recommend that you refrain from traveling by air in your third trimester. You may also want to find out about restrictions from specific airlines. In addition, it is a good idea to make sure that you feel up to flying during any month of pregnancy, especially if swelling, nausea or other ailments would make flying uncomfortable for you. If you do fly, remember to get up often, drink lots of fluids and bring snacks!

~ Nikki

]]> Comment on ASK BIRTHPRO by Jess http://birthproonline.com/ask-birthpro/#comment-10 Jess Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:54:16 +0000 http://birthproonline.com/testimonials/#comment-10 How far along in pregnancy should you be before you stop flying on an airplane? How far along in pregnancy should you be before you stop flying on an airplane?

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