Human Colostrum and Breast Milk

Source: SAGE journals

This study proved traces of TRAIL ( known anti-cancer agent) in human breast milk

" To our knowledge, this is the first time that TRAIL has

been measured in colostrum and human breast milk. This

study has revealed much higher TRAIL concentrations in

colostrum and breast milk compared to the levels of circulating

serum TRAIL. Although previous studies have

shown that breast cells express TRAIL,

 it was unexpected

that the mean level of soluble TRAIL detected in colostrum

reached 48.6 ng/mL, approximately 2-fold higher than the level

previously reported in the conjunctival sac fluid

approximately 40-fold greater than the level measured in

human saliva,

and > 400-fold greater than the level found

in human serum. Although we observed a significant

decline in levels of TRAIL in human breast milk measured

at day 4 or 5, these concentrations were still much higher

than those usually found in human serum/plasma and were

in the range of concentrations that are able to kill cancer

cells.

Miracle of baby boy born full term despite his mother's waters breaking at just 16 WEEKS

Source: Daily Mail UK

By ANDREW LEVY

Last updated at 12:19 AM on 9th August 2011

When Laura Hill’s waters broke after only 16 weeks of pregnancy, doctors advised her to seek a termination.

Not only was her own health at risk but the baby had only a one per cent chance of survival. Even then he would probably have devastating problems such as brain damage.

But certain she had already felt his first kicks, Miss Hill defied the doctors’ advice.

Thrilled: Laura Hill's son Charlie was born on her own birthday. He had been given a one per cent chance of survival

‘I said one per cent is still a chance he could live and I didn’t want to give up on my baby,’ she said.

She gave birth to Charlie after a pregnancy that almost lasted a full term, and five months later he is in perfect health. ‘I was determined to hold on to him,’ said Miss Hill, 20, from Norwich. ‘I just wanted to keep him safe.’

Jessica Alba: I Recommend "Hypnobirthing Classes"

Source: U.S. Magazine

The 30-year-old actress recommends "hypnobirthing classes" -- which are increasingly popular among pregnant women. Hypnobirthing involves the use of hypnosis during childbirth.

"It's different for everyone, although I do recommend the hypnobirthing classes," Alba told Us Weekly on Monday at the RIMOWA store opening in Beverly Hills. "I highly recommend it. It just makes you chill

The actress wasn't quite so "chill" before the birth of daughter Honor Marie, 2: "I was freaked out going into it my first time going into labor. Like what if I panic? What if I just freak out and I don't know what to do?"

So is the second pregnancy easier for Alba? "Oh yeah! But a little bit harder on the body because my daughter still wants to be picked up. Ever since my belly popped, she really is on me!"

You can check more about hypnobirthing in Kuwait here. 

Hope for Change in Kuwait Childbirth!

 

I am reposting this article written by my dear friend Mrs. Sarah Paksima, Doula and Chilbirth Educator, originaly posted on her blog

http://engagingbirth.blogspot.com/

 

 

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

 

 

 

 

 

Newly elected parliamentary members celebrate the passing of the new law allowing women to get passports without prior consent from their husbands. (GulfNews) Living proof that working together we can achieve great change!

Every brushfire starts from a single spark. That’s how change happens too. First the spark ignites within the individual, and as it burns brighter, it spreads to your friends, your neighbors, your community, your country, your region, and eventually the whole world. But first, it has to start with you.

If you look at birth advocacy groups around the world, that’s how change has always started. Inspired by their dreams yet surrounded by a different reality, a conflicting image begins to emerge. The descriptions of physiological normal birth- uninterrupted by unnecessary technology, with an empowered mother making the decisions about where, how and who she births with—begin to contrast sharply with the Birth Story or the stories she hears from sisters about the “complications” in her birth that gave rise to numerous medical interventions. That conflict between what should be and what is, is the spark that ignites change.