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It is well addressed at many other sites. This article just came to my attention and hope you don't mind my posting it (given that it is one of those good guys bad guys kinda attitudes, I'm hesitant to take that approach as there is then no communication that heals. however, the stats are worth keeping abreast with, and then using compassion when possible to share it....Unfortunately, it seems the dollar does make unwise decisions creating undue suffering of how much? to newborns and babies.) - Ysha

Excerpt below is from the article at this link:
http://www.naturalnews.com/023610.html

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/06/03/cell-phone-use-during-pregnancy-can-seriously-damage-your-baby.aspx?source=nl

Dr. Mercola catches it again. This study surprised some of the researchers with the significance of even 2-3 times daily use of cell phones during pregnancy. And in his comments he reminds us of the bigger picture of wireless lifestyle also. What to do?.....to be continued discussion for sure!

http://lifestyle.in.msn.com/health/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1413857
"Birth Waste to Heal Wounds Faster"
...this membrane is being used here in eye surgery besides ulcers, burns, diabetic ulcers, bedsores et al

Thanks to Gaura's husband for catching this in the news:

Urgent alert

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/05/23/fda.nipple.cream.ap/index.html?iref=mpstoryview

FDA warns of harmful nipple cream

* Story Highlights
* Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream has been taken off market
* Ingredients in cream could sicken infants, FDA says
* Potentially harmful ingredients are chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol
* FDA says don't use the cream, consult a doctor if you have problems

Are there some benefits even to cheap/factory farmed milk? Some will have a problem with this, but it is the honest and practical look. Some layers of creation can be supportive (blessedly!) even if others in the same situation or same food are not healthy. As an AyurDoula when coming into a mother's home to cook, we have to work sometimes with what is there or budget will permit. So the below is also part of the big picture prelude to the healthier considerations around organic, raw/cooked etc.

Good news! Rest is healthy! Some would think it is more important to get exercise right away to loose residual pregnancy weight, but every school of exercise I've seen reported wait at least 3 months for a full on exercise routine again. It isn't just about exercise, of course. Ample rest gives the body chance to restore, to use its innate intelligence, and also to reduce the stress levels (cortisol, the stress hormone adds weight to many with chronic aggravation).

Here's some reports on this and related topics, lest you doubt my Mama's and Mama Nature's advice...

http://users.chariot.net.au/%7Edna/Makekefir.html#washing-tip

his email is dna[at]chariot.net.au. ...TO BE CONTINUED

such a wealth of information on this site!
Wonderful food. Postpartum serve prepared as a lassi, or fresh kefir cheese
Ysha

A "non Ayurvedic" reason to avoid many common foods that you won't find on your postpartum foods list anyway 8)

"It seems that anymore, its like walking through a minefield, when it comes to
trying to avoid poisons in our food. Then having to answer our critics who
complain of our fanaticism." This and below from Jeff Kaplan, RN

Take care - Ysha

The most common foods msg is found in are commercial canned soups, and salad
dressings, boullion, chips and snack foods of all kinds, and ALL fast food
restaurant food, including places like Applebees, and Chilis.

3 years ago, searching the web for research reports on this topic found not very much, most research said not a problem. There is more data now, best to take more care around it. More motivation to try Ayurveda instead (much more effective!)
This post from the www.groups.yahoo.com/group/uniteforlife forum.