Breastfeeding, Vitamin D and The Meaning Of Life
ByOn our Blog Talk Radio show today, Maire Clements (author of the multi media ebook/ecourse ‘The New Motherly Art of Conscious Breastfeeding) and Nutritionist, Tracy Gary discussed the controversial topic of vitamin D, breast milk and whether babies should be taking supplements when being breastfed exclusively.
Maire explained the risk factors (not enough vitamin D in mom’s diet and not enough exposure to sunlight). Tracy shared with us foods that breastfeeding moms need to include in their diet so that baby gets enough vitamin D while on the breast. She also referred to an an excellent article entitled ‘Does My Baby Need Vitamin D Supplements’.
During the discussion, I was reflecting on the message behind the issue of possible vitamin D deficiency for baby when breastfeeding. What is life trying to tell breastfeeding moms in this story?
And here is my conclusion for now…
(1) Nourish yourself fully because as you nourish yourself you nourish your baby. (In my view this relates to more than just nutrition).
(2) Get out of the house and into nature.
(3) Kisses on naked skin are essential for you and your baby….. in this case kisses from the sun but feel free to generalise this one.
With an understanding of the law of attraction, when you choose to receive nourishment, tenderness, love and connect with nature you model this to your baby and both of you attract more of these life enhancing experiences into your day.
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In joy,
Deirdre Morris
