swaying while breastfeeding

[zanacal]

I started taking Chitosan today and it only occured to me just now to check whether it was ok when breastfeeding (while I was feeding him at bedtime - felt terrible!). I read a few articles and have decided not to bother with it.

So, I'm now taking just Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium and Vitex and will take Antihistimines around our attempt. What are your feelings on this Atomic? I'm following your low-everything diet and the 2 things you especially recommended were Chitosan and Aspirin ....

[zanacal]

Hi jjc - I'm repeating what I've read in Atomic's posts so I hope I get it right! I think the issue with Cranberry (or Vitamin C) when used to lower pH is that they're both too healthy and nutrient rich - I believe aspirin gives the same benefits without any of the good stuff, but I'm not comfortable taking it while breastfeeding. That's why I'm taking neither and hoping my diet and exercise regime along with gels and antihistimes will be enough

[Mochagirl]

What was the verdict on Chitosan and breastfeeding?

[zanacal]

It doesn't say anything on the bottle but everything I read on line said it wasn't recommended - and doubted that it works as claimed anyway ... Also, my Chitosan has Vitamin C and all sorts of good sounding stuff added to it!

[Mochagirl]

Yeah - I noticed when I did a search online that it hasn't been tested with BF women. You decided not to take yours, right? I guess I'll take a pass. Thanks, zanacal!

[zanacal]

Yes, I'm giving it a miss too.

[atomic sagebrush]

I started taking Chitosan today and it only occured to me just now to check whether it was ok when breastfeeding (while I was feeding him at bedtime - felt terrible!). I read a few articles and have decided not to bother with it.

So, I'm now taking just Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium and Vitex and will take Antihistimines around our attempt. What are your feelings on this Atomic? I'm following your low-everything diet and the 2 things you especially recommended were Chitosan and Aspirin ....

I don't think the Chitosan is terrible if you are bfing an older child. It will absorb some healthy fats from your diet but your body is quite skilled at using your own fats to provide nutrients for your baby, so your milk should still have plenty of fats in it. People eat lowfat diets while bfing all the time, their bodies just take what they need from their own fat stores.

[atomic sagebrush]

Hi jjc - I'm repeating what I've read in Atomic's posts so I hope I get it right! I think the issue with Cranberry (or Vitamin C) when used to lower pH is that they're both too healthy and nutrient rich - I believe aspirin gives the same benefits without any of the good stuff, but I'm not comfortable taking it while breastfeeding. That's why I'm taking neither and hoping my diet and exercise regime along with gels and antihistimes will be enough

That is exactly right. Aspirin and the fake sugars are acidifying while not adding additional nutrients. It's my way of assisting the people who believe strongly in pH without going against what I believe about the Trivers Willard hypothesis.

[atomic sagebrush]

It doesn't say anything on the bottle but everything I read on line said it wasn't recommended - and doubted that it works as claimed anyway ... Also, my Chitosan has Vitamin C and all sorts of good sounding stuff added to it!

They say that about everything though. Nothing gets tested with breastfeeding women and the companies are just trying to protect themselves legally. I would take it in a heartbeat. All it is, is the shells of shellfish - it absorbs fat.

And I actually found it to work quite well both as a fiber supplement (the girl diet is very constipating) and as a weight loss aid. I lost quite a few pounds when I took it several years ago.

[Mochagirl]

I have another breastfeeding question! My 23 month old ds is right on the verge of weaning, so I face a choice. Should I let him wean himself and continue with my attempt in a few weeks using Saw Palmetto and baby aspirin, or should I continue with my once a day nurse and take cranberry and peppermint tea instead as I'm doing right now, in hopes that the swaying benefits of BFing will outweigh those of the Saw Palmetto and baby aspirin? Which combination offers the better sway?

I'm also concerned that the peppermint tea may not be working as I'm finding I have a hot temper lately that I've never had before and worry it's a signal that my testosterone levels might be high.