Getzwell Pediatrics » breastfeeding support http://getzwell.com GetzWell Pediatrics offers an integrative approach to health care based on modern western medicine and scientifically-grounded alternatives, including nutrition, behavioral pediatrics, and acupuncture. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:52:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Fever After Vaccines http://getzwell.com/news/breastfeeding-reduces-risk-of-fever-after-vaccines/ http://getzwell.com/news/breastfeeding-reduces-risk-of-fever-after-vaccines/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2010 03:39:08 +0000 jgetzelman http://getzwell.com/?p=467 Parents often ask if they should premedicate their baby before immunization in order to prevent fever and discomfort that’s associated with the shots. In fact, a study published last year in The Lancet suggested that acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) blunts the immune system’s response to the vaccines. At GetzWell, where we often vaccinate children on a staggered schedule (fewer vaccines per appointment) and strongly discourage premedication, we rarely see post-vaccine fevers or pain. Additionally, an Italian study involving 450 babies (published in Pediatrics in May 2010), showed that half as many infants who were exclusively breastfed developed post-vaccine fevers compared to babies who weren’t breastfed at all. Yet another reason to support breastfeeding whenever possible!

At GetzWell, we offer breastfeeding consultation house calls. Emily Waight, CPNP, our experienced pediatric nurse practitioner and lactation educator, loves to visit families in the comfort of their own homes and has a passion for helping parents to achieve their desired breastfeeding goals. Emily is also available to see families by appointment in our office. Call us to learn more! 415.826.1701

]]> http://getzwell.com/news/breastfeeding-reduces-risk-of-fever-after-vaccines/feed/ 1 Lactation Consultations in the Office http://getzwell.com/services/lactation-consultations-in-the-office/ http://getzwell.com/services/lactation-consultations-in-the-office/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:26:39 +0000 admin http://getzwell.com/?p=158 Lactation Consultations in the Office – GetzWell Pediatrics is committed to helping new mothers breastfeed successfully. Our physicians and our board certified Lactation Consultant, Mary Janowitz, are available to address your breastfeeding questions or challenges. Whether you have an issue with cracked or inverted nipples, thrush, latch problems, blocked milk ducts, mastitis or insufficient milk production, GetzWell Pediatrics can help!

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