Sweet Aliana

Aliana and her daddy have been bonding. First they had some nice post-birth snuggle time. And at less than a day old day, she is laughing at his jokes.


May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

John Michael Calvin joins his family

Welcome Mister John Michael Calvin! Such a big name for such a little guy. Your big sisters are so happy to have you here. Your whole family gives thanks to God for your birth. Sweet dreams, little man. 

May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
  www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

FDA alert: SimplyThick can cause death

The following alert is from the FDA -do not feed SimplyThick to babies born before 37 weeks. It can cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is very serious and can lead to death. Yuck! So, here's wishing that all babies are born on time, not too early, and get their nutrition safely while held in loving arms.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com




SimplyThick: Public Health Notification - Risk of Life-Threatening Bowel Condition


AUDIENCE: Consumers, Pediatrics, Emergency medicine

ISSUE: FDA notified parents, caregivers and health care providers not to feed SimplyThick, a thickening agent for management of swallowing disorders, to infants born before 37 weeks. The product may cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening condition characterized by inflammation and death of intestinal tissue.

BACKGROUND: FDA first learned of adverse events possibly linked to the product on May 13, 2011. To date, the agency is aware of 15 cases of NEC, including two deaths, involving premature infants who were fed SimplyThick for varying amounts of time. The product was mixed with mothers’ breast milk or infant formula. Illnesses have been reported from at least four different medical centers around the country. The illnesses of which FDA is aware involve premature infants. SimplyThick was added to the feeding regimen of those infants, who later developed NEC, to help with swallowing difficulties stemming from complications of premature birth.

The product is sold in packets of individual servings and in 64-ounce dispenser bottles. The product can be purchased from distributors and local pharmacies throughout the United States.

RECOMMENDATION: Health care providers should stop administering the product to premature infants. Parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns related to the use of the product and/or who have medical concerns should contact their health care provider. See the photographs at the link below for images of the product.
Read the MedWatch safety alert, including links to the Press Release and product photos, at:
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Tricia Nolan-Pasos starts a new practice in Greenwich, NY

Our friend, the wonderful chiropractor Dr Tricia Nolan-Pasos is opening her own office. Greenwich is a wonderful town and will be lucky indeed to have Dr Tricia!

*New Office Information Effective June 2011*

Dr. Tricia J. Nolan-Pasos, D.C., FICPA

Whipple City Family Chiropractic

128 Main Street

Greenwich, NY 12834

518.692.8584

www.wcfamilychiro.com

drpasos@wcfamilychiro.com

May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

LCM Spring Shower was a success!

The First Annual LCM Open House and Spring Shower was a success. We had a ton of fun!  We also gathered well over a thousand dollars worth of donations for Unity House's Basic for Babies program. Everything from handmade blankets, to gently used clothing as well as many packages of diapers. Thanks to everyone who came. Thanks also to Unity House for continuing to support the families of our community.

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Mom's Group Wednesday

Hello!
The LCM Mom's Group met first the first time last week. It was fun!
Come join us this Wednesday, 10-12.
We meet in St Paul's Guild House, 27 State St., Troy, NY 12180
Bring a snack to share and walking shoes - if the weather is still pretty, we might walk to the river.




May all babies be born into loving hands... 



K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

To all the mothers that I know and love, here is a gift of flowers and music on Mother's Day. Enjoy!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM

www.localcaremidwifery.com

www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

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