Discussion | Body, Mind & Spirit http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?group=7 Simple Forum Version 2.1 jackie on camomile http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30#p58 Thanks for the info.  The chamomile seems to really help fussiness and he likes to drink it too.  Does the strength of the brewed tea matter?

What about cinnamon tea for colds?  Someone recommended that but I didn’t know if it was ok for babies.

~jackie

]]> April 6, 2009 Lauren on Who are breastfeeding savvy pediatricians in Abbq.? http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=12&topic=31 Breastfeeding http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=12&topic=31#p57 Hello Patti!

I’m constantly impressed with the nurse practitioners and docs at After Hours Pediatrics.  My kids have seen Jeff McCollum FNP all their lives and I really appreciate his even, steady approach and willingness to let me make my own informed decisions about their care.  I’m a breastfeeding nut, 100% saavy, and he’s impressed me with his knowledge several times.  There’s a nurse practitioner in their practice there at After Hours who is also an IBCLC (certified lactation consultant) and my kids have seen her once or twice–she’s really great and I totally trust her, I just CAN’T for the life of me remember her name (mama brain strikes again!).  But she’s blonde and she’s an IBCLC.  I know it says that on her business card if you go to the office and just check them out.  Their number is 298-2505 and I’ve never had trouble getting a same-day appointment.  Unfortunately that’s about the only pediatric office I’m really familiar with–mostly that’s because I’d never consider changing!

 

Good luck with the jaundice–I hope it resolves soon!

 

Cheers,

Lauren

]]> March 26, 2009 Amity on Who are breastfeeding savvy pediatricians in Abbq.? http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=12&topic=31 Breastfeeding http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=12&topic=31#p56 Hi, I don’t of any pediatricians that are particularlly breastfeeding savy, but here is a list of pedi’s that we usually recommend due to their position on breastfeeding, immunizations, and other issues. Hope this leads you in the right direction-Amity

Bebe Care
(505) 266-3835
3100 Monte Vista Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Dr. Aaron Kaufman
8324 Constitution Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505) 256-3648
Fax: (505) 256-9778
 
Hands On Healthcare
3825 Eubank Blvd NE # C
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 298-8020?
(505) 292-5006? – Fax

Dr. Philip J. Leonardelli, MD
1704 Southern Blvd SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(575) 994-3256 

NEW MEXICO PEDIATRICS PC    
505-298-2505
9201 Montgomery Blvd Ne Ste 20
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111 

]]> March 26, 2009 Patti on Who are breastfeeding savvy pediatricians in Abbq.? http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=12&topic=31 Breastfeeding http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=12&topic=31#p55 Hi,

I am trying to find the names of a few breastfeeding savvy pediatricians in Albuquerque who can help in making a sound decision on treating breastmilk jaudice in a two and a half week old infant.

 Can anyone offer some names of docs with solid reputations?

Thanks,

Patti

]]> March 26, 2009 mary lou on camomile http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30#p54 Hi, Jackie. 

If you are nursing your baby on demand, you really can’t "displace" breastmilk with chamommile.  Your baby will absorb the chamommile tea quickly, her/his body won’t treat it as a food.  Just nurse the baby every time you get hunger cues and you don’t need to worry about displacing calories with tea. 

I recommend 1 to 2 ounces of chamommile tea up to 5 times a day for a fussy or congested baby.  Chewing on the teabag seems like a bad idea.  As AmyLee mentioned, the baby could break through the teabag and end up choking on the flowers.  You could soak washcloths in chamommile and let a teething baby chew on those.  

Good luck,

Mary Lou 

]]> March 14, 2009 admin on camomile http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30#p53 I will direct this post to Mary Lou, but until then, I’d just remind you that a great way for him to get any herbal benefits are through YOUR breast milk. So be sure to drink lots of chamomile yourself.  I’m not sure about the tea bag. Seems like little emerging teeth would rip right through it and you’d have pieces all in his mouth.  I’m not sure if it’s Mary Lou who recommends this, but some babies really like chewing on a licorice stick (meaning the dried root of the plant). It’s a little sweet and great for gnawing!

]]> March 14, 2009 jackie on camomile http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=30#p52 My 5 1/2 month old is teething and needs some comfort especially at night so I have been giving him some camomile.  But I’m not sure how much to give him.  He is only breastfeeding and I don’t how much extra liquid to give him and when so not interfer with feedings.  Also what about letting him chew on the tea bag?

]]> March 13, 2009 admin on childhood asthma http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=29 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=29#p51 I would without a doubt recommend Mary Lou. She does see patients and she has a lot of experience with asthma.  Taking her class is a great way to help you on all health fronts. But if you need help now, you can call her at her office.  345-2922.

http://riograndemidwifery.com

]]> January 29, 2009 Daniela on childhood asthma http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=29 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=29#p50 I’d love to find some resources on treating the symptoms of childhood asthma with herbs and natural remedies. Also, I’d love a recommendation of an herbalist (or whatever you call itEmbarassed) I could take my kiddo to. Our pediatrician has him on one inhaled-steroid (albuterol) and wants to recommend another (pulmocort) and I just really don’t want to go there without looking into other options! I plan to take Mary Lou’s herb class but it’s not until March…and little buddy is having a hard time breathing now.

 Does Mary Lou see patients?

 

505-294-1941

daniela@danidoodle.com

]]> January 29, 2009 admin on Lavender and Tea Tree oil http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=18 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=18#p31 Jackie,

What do you like to use those oils for? Perhaps we could come up with alternative options?

 AU

]]> October 28, 2008 Mary Lou on Lavender and Tea Tree oil http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=18 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=18#p30 Hi, Jackie.

Several studies have been published over the last few years on the endocrine disrupting effects of lavender and tea tree oils.  Products containing these oils have been linked to gynomastia (breast growth) in young boys.  At this point, it’s probably a good idea to follow the precautionary principle and avoid these oils in children.  

]]> October 28, 2008 Jackie on Lavender and Tea Tree oil http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=18 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=18#p29 A friend mentioned that lavender and tea tree oil had a negative effect on baby boys.  I found this article – http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/31/health/webmd/main2419736.shtml

 So does this mean I should stop using products with lavender and tea tree oil on my baby boy?

]]> October 28, 2008 admin on wipes http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=16&topic=14 Diapering and Pottying - Amylee Udell http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=16&topic=14#p25 For wipes, I suggest getting cloth wipes or just a stack of washcloths. I keep
near those a spray bottle of plain water. I don’t make a wipe solution, though
you certainly could. But we just use water. For my stock of disposable wipes
for travel, I initially got any type of wipe with a big plastic container. I used
those and then kept the container. That was over six years ago and I still use
that container. I also got a small container for travel. Then I refill both, using
wipes that comes in the soft plastic wrap so as not to be constantly purchasing
the plastic containers. That lasts me quite awhile. I think I get Natural Value at
the co-op because it comes in the bigger quantity, so less purchases and less
packaging.

If those wipes every dry out, I simply add water to the stack of wipes.

]]> June 12, 2008 Jackie on wipes http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=16&topic=14 Diapering and Pottying - Amylee Udell http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=16&topic=14#p24 I attended the diaper class back in March. I'm still deciding about which cloth diapers to buy and I am also looking into wipes. I can't remember if we talked about alternatives to baby wipes in the class but I would be interested in finding out more info. Also I think I will keep a stock of baby wipes to use when traveling, etc. I saw the brand "Seventh Generation", any opinion about that brand? Other suggestions for more natural, environment friendly wipes? I am due in Sept and trying to gather as much advice and wisdom as possible! ]]> June 12, 2008 admin on Herbal Nutritional Supplements for 1yoa / Breastfeeding Mom http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=11 Herbs and Immunizations - Mary Lou Singleton http://www.bodymindandspiritabq.com/sf-forum?forum=11&topic=11#p21 Hi Stefanie,

I told Mary Lou this post was here and hopefully we’ll hear from her soon.  Are you mostly looking for ways of handling food allergies and boosting his immune system?

Mary Lou’s herb class is a month from today and I highly recommend it!  You can go into it with a very limited knowledge of herbs and come out ready to tackle common childhood issues. 

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