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A recent study  discovered another ingredient in breastmilk that aids infants intestines to safely digest solid foods and beverages in the future.  This “pancreatic secretory trypsin inhibitor (PSTI)” is typically found in the pancreas. In a nutshell, it protects the pancreas from digestive enzymes, as well as, protects mucosal cells against damage and helps speed up their repair.  This study also found PSTI in breast-milk and colostrum (first milk mom’s produce after giving birth). Basically, the study found that PSTI helps prepare and protect a newborns intestines. Read more on this study titled: “Pancreatic Secretory Trypsin Inhibitor Is a Major Motogenic and Protective Factor in Human Breast Milk,” by Tania Marchbank, published in the April 2009 Issue of The American Journal of Physiology: Gastrointestinal & Liver Physiology.  Just another reason to give Nursing a go!

After reading the October issue of “Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine,” I realized in their “Cravings” section they had listed a book that I have read.

It is called “Happy Baby, Happy You” by Karyn Siegel Maier. It is very insightful for parents as it offers at least 500 ways to nurture, pamper and  bond with your baby.  This quick read covers the obvious relationship topics, however, it also discusses diapers, recipes, masssages and whole lot more. The book cost  approximately $11 so it is not an expensive purchase.  It makes a great shower gift as well. I hope you will take a peek at this little gem of a book.

PS -The author has also written another book called “50 Simple Ways To Pamper Your Baby.”

~ Happy October

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Please read this great article, from my almamater, U of F, and how they detail the wonderful benefits that nursing has for later age moms having their first births. I was one of these moms. I had Amelia at age thirty-six (36) and then had Noella at thirty-nine (39) and turned forty (40) the following month.  I nursed both girls without hesitation and Noella until she was two years old.  I truly feel that nursing my daughters created a truly priceless bond I share with them, but I also hope that it has helped protect my health as well.  Read on and enjoy this article.