Prenatal Classes review by a mom

Going by the 20 th week of my pregnancy, I got to know about the ante natal classes , was certainly amused as I have heard about such classes only from my cousins abroad. Each class was an aggregate of knowledge. Starting with orientation - facts breaking myths , to exercises cracking doubts of capability and several life style tips. For all that we knew that labor is such an ardent task , a class on birth choice introduced us to break that stigma. Several techniques to ease pain was more a mental relief to know. Classes about breast feeding, new born care was a precise version of just the needed for a new parent to be. In fact I was sharing tips for a mom. A class on labor positions - exercises to prepare your pelvis muscles to get you all set ready for D day. The best part is the last class was in labor room itself - an exposure and a class spent there in the room , to aloof the couple of the Lest left fear . I loved the part where the husbands are made to participate more in taking notes to aiding the partner . Felt versatile over a Skype chat with my cousin living in the States to know better information than her taking up similar classes over there. To conclude, running during the last few days to labor I have seen women all time in jitters stage , but with an immense idea about birthing and exposure to labor room ( which is not a new place raising goose flesh) along with pre preparation of body makes me say am all set ready for the " D day". Kudos to the showstopper Dr. Jayashree for taking it so well with her mighty knowledge. Lovely Review Sinduja venkatesh

Scientists call to delay breastfeeding: Start rotavirus vaccines.

Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Live oral rotavirus vaccines have been less immunogenic and efficacious among children in poor developing countries compared with middle income and industrialized countries for reasons that are not yet completely understood. We assessed whether the neutralizing activity of breast milk could lower the titer of vaccine virus and explain this difference in vitro.
METHODS:
Breast milk samples were collected from mothers who were breast-feeding infants 4 to 29 weeks of age (ie, vaccine eligible age) in India (N = 40), Vietnam (N = 77), South Korea (N = 34), and the United States (N = 51). We examined breast milk for rotavirus-specific IgA and neutralizing activity against 3 rotavirus vaccine strains-RV1, RV5 G1, and 116E using enzyme immunoassays. The inhibitory effect of breast milk on RV1 was further examined by a plaque reduction assay.
FINDINGS:
Breast milk from Indian women had the highest IgA and neutralizing titers against all 3 vaccine strains, while lower but comparable median IgA and neutralizing titers were detected in breast milk from Korean and Vietnamese women, and the lowest titers were seen in American women. Neutralizing activity was greatest against the 2 vaccine strains of human origin, RV1 and 116E. This neutralizing activity in one half of the breast milk specimens from Indian women could reduce the effective titer of RV1 by ∼2 logs, of 116E by 1.5 logs, and RV5 G1 strain by ∼1 log more than that of breast milk from American women.
INTERPRETATION:
The lower immunogenicity and efficacy of rotavirus vaccines in poor developing countries could be explained, in part, by higher titers of IgA and neutralizing activity in breast milk consumed by their infants at the time of immunization that could effectively reduce the potency of the vaccine. Strategies to overcome this negative effect, such as delaying breast-feeding at the time of immunization, should be evaluated.
PMID: 20442687 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

IBCLC

After a long time i am writing now
I've cleared my Internationally certified Lactation Consultant Exam.
Now i am the second person in Tamilnadu to be a Lactation Consultant.
All credit goes to Dr.Padmini and MILC centre team and mostly my mothers and mothers-to-be who shaped me each day of my career.
Each day is a new day for me as each mother looks forward when i tell them i'll help them.At the end of the day i feel so satisfied with the day work what i've done.
Thank god for showing me a path to help others, i hope i continue to do this with full interest and love.

Activities During Breastfeeding week

Lot happened this year
There were Media coverage from NDTV-HINDU,Jaya TV and Sun tv
This year we gave an article in Hindu & Kumudham Snegidhi
Adding to it was the FM Talk shows in AHAA Fm and Chennai Live Fm
Things all went on well
More recognition about breastfeeding awareness and more hospitals want to start with Breastfeed within 1 hour
Happy in bringing about slight changes
All this goes to my Chief Padmini Balagopal
Attached the Program Invitation check it

Not in town

I'll be to mumbai from 21st of this month to 26th for IBLCE exam
Hope so i'll clear my exams.
let god shower his blessings on me.

See you all once i am back

Breastfeeding week 2011

Hello,
Been held with my IBLCE preparation and WBW celebration.
Both things are happening at the same time.
I feel more confident in Lactation after i started to read ,
We can really make a difference in health care sector.

Thank god, last month seems to be more lucky for most of my mothers as i went to normal delivery for most of them.
For some things were not in our hand but still we were all happy to all the babies.

This year wbw celebration is happening in a better manner than last year.
I've slowly moved to the outer chennai where i found a lot can be done .
This year activities are been covered in a wider field.
I hope i'll get my posters by 20th of this july.
i'll update you all by that time

Come back

Been lost in my busy schedule
Now back in my form
even my internet did'nt work properly which made things delayed
now lactation consultation is being spread through out the city
Started consultation in Prashanth Hospital
I need to say from the NICU to the wards staffs are more commited towards Breastfeeding
Only technical needed to be given as they are motivated towards breastfeeding.

I am trying to bring BFHI Baby Friendly Hospital Intiative in all Hospital
Hope so it will come in the years to come
I am real blessed to have my chief Dr.Padmini Balagopal who guided me in.
I am learning something new everyday.

Breastfeeding Week 2011 is about to come
Work is going to start
my IBLCE exam also falls in the following month
keeping my fingers cross to clear my paper

Stuck with ideas for the breastfeeding week celebration
plan to make a booklet for public
lets c
how plan goes