Press Release - Mother of 7, Inc.
Dallas Mother
Promotes Breastfeeding Worldwide
Dallas,
TX - With new breastfeeding facts, findings, and stories
making national headlines on a daily basis, it is no wonder
that Stephanie Scholz Neurohr, a mother of seven breastfed
children and Mother of 7: Birth and Breastfeeding
Videos are in the spotlight, as well.
Neurohr
is a published author, film producer, and founder of Mother
of 7, Inc. - a motherhood company specializing in educational
products for the expectant, new mother, and breastfeeding
family. Mother of 7 Breastfeeding Technique (approx.
20 min.), Breastfeeding Basics (approx. 40
min.), Breastfeeding Comprehensive (approx.
135 min.), and Breastfeeding: The Ultimate Guide (approx.
150 min.) are the first four videos in the series receiving
global attention . They will be available worldwide - Fall
2005. See www.breastfeedingvideo.com and www.motherof7.com for
more information.
Breastfeeding
Technique is a 20-minute "How-to" VHS/DVD ($19.95) - emphasizing
proper positioning, latching-on, suckling technique,
let-down, and how to get off to the right start. This
easy-to-use breastfeeding video is perfect for health
care providers, educators, and individual at home use.
Breastfeeding
Basics is a 40-minute (two 20-minute segments)
VHS/DVD ($29.95). In addition to everything in Breastfeeding
Technique, World-renowned Dr. Peter Hartmann, Professor
of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Western
Australia , describes how the breast makes milk, discussing
his recently published study - Anatomy of the Lactating
Human Breast Redefined with Ultrasound Imaging (Journal
of Anatomy; 2005; volume 206, pp 525 - 534). Colostrum
to mature milk, foremilk and hindmilk, preparation
before delivery, breastfeeding cues, signs baby is
getting enough milk, problems and solutions, and expert
advice is also covered.
Breastfeeding
Comprehensive is a 135-minute VHS/DVD ($59.95)
complete video tool for mothers who want to know everything
about breastfeeding - and more. In addition to everything
in Breastfeeding Basics, topics include why
exclusive breastfeeding is best for both mother and
child, the risks of not breastfeeding, World Health/UNICEF
recommendations for how long to breastfeed, medications
and the breastfeeding mother, mother's milk vs. formula,
how new mothers can get off to the right start with
singletons, multiples, special need infants and adopted
babies, teen breastfeeding, breastfeeding while pregnant,
tandem nursing, breastfeeding after breast cancer,
augmentation and reduction. Other segments include
how to continue breastfeeding after returning to work,
the father's role, where you can find help and support
groups, postpartum exercise and nutrition, advantages
of nursing beyond two years, weaning, challenges of
the 21 st century, and more.
Breastfeeding:
The Ultimate Guide is a special 2-disc set,
155-minute VHS/DVD ($79.95), including everything in Breastfeeding
Comprehensive as well as "Ask the Experts." World
Health Organization Scientist Randa Saadeh, UNICEF
Dr. Miriam Labbok, Pediatricians Dr. William Sears,
Dr. Jay Gordon, and Dr. Paul Fleiss, Neonatologist
Dr. Nancy Wright, Professors Dr. Tom Hale and Dr. Peter
Hartmann, Lactation Consultants Chele Marmet and Veronica
Schaedler, P.T. Certified Doula Penny Simkin, Certified
Nurse Midwives Jean sala, Tina Garzero, and Cherie
Boettcher, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human services
Dr. Suzanne Haynes, African-American Breastfeeding
Alliance Kathi Barber, La Leche League founder and
co-founder Marian Tompson and Edwina Froehlich, and
Post-partum Support International President Dr. Shoshana
Bennett, PLUS an overview of the latest medical research
and finds on breastfeeding! Neurohr's research includes
interviews with world experts, studies from the latest
medical journals, stories and tips from experienced
mothers, and videotaped sessions with leading lactation
consultants coaching new mothers.
The
first copies of Breastfeeding Comprehensive and Breastfeeding
Technique will be presented to the La Leche League
U.S.A.Global Breastfeeding Winner, a competition held during
Global Breastfeeding Week - August 1-8 - to promote and
celebrate the myriad of health benefits of breastfeeding
to both mother and child.
A
mother's milk contains live antibodies, resulting in fewer
illnesses of the baby; and many diseases and cancers are
greatly reduced when the mother breastfeeds. In fact, the
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that human milk
be the solid source of food for a new infant for at least
the first 6 months of life and the main source of nutrition
for the first year.
Neurohr's
breastfeeding all seven of her children has been a positive
experience. "It was good for them, and good for me," says
Neurohr. Breastfeeding is "a bonding experience with my
children that cannot be replaced," says Neurohr. Recent
studies published in The Lancet and the American
Journal of Epidemiology reveal that breastfeeding
helps prevent breast cancer. Breastfeeding also gives mothers
many short-term benefits. One advantage in particular alleviates
a concern many new moms have - weight loss. Marina Peregrino,
a Sunnyvale , California La Leche League Leader, points
out that breastfeeding burns 500 to 800 calories a day,
helping new moms lose weight gained during pregnancy.
Neurohr's
interest in the subject of feeding is a personal story
of a mother's desire to give her children the best. "My
mother and grandmother did not breastfeed, but I was curious
so I chose to breastfeed my first child," says Neurohr. "I've
been through every issue with seven children. Neurohr's
third child was breastfed while she was meeting a deadline
in the writing of "Deep in the Heart of Texas: The Real
Story of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders ( St. Martin 's
Press). "Working mothers can still breastfeed," says Neurohr, "I'm
proof of that." Neurohr's fifth and sixth children were
twins, presenting another set of challenges. "I want to
tell mothers of twins and multiples that it is not only
possible to breastfeed, but it is best to breastfeed. And
if the multiples are premature, breastmilk is especially
critical for health, growth and development." Dr. Jay Gordon,
pediatrician comments, "Breastmilk in Neonatal ICUs can
literally save lives, when used properly."
Neurohr's
seventh child, Autumn, was a special needs baby. Autumn's
Story , a highly acclaimed documentary film shown on
the Discovery Health Channel, is about the miracle of birth
and horrifying aftermath of a baby's struggle for survival
in the Neonatal ICU. Autumn was born with a rare medical
condition, tracheo-esophageal fistula and esophageal aresia,
where the lower part of the esophagus and trachea were
abnormally joined together; and the upper part of the esophagus
formed a pouch in the throat, not extending down to the
stomach. Autumn's left vocal cord was also paralyzed, creating
a condition called "silent aspiration," a potentially life
threatening situation in which liquids slipped into her
lungs without a trace of a cough. Autumn was fed breast
milk through feeding tubes for her first four months. When
her swallow study showed signs of strength, she latched
on to the breast for the first time. "From that moment,
the bonding, security and closeness we shared was the key
to her continued health. Autumn has never had even one
ear infection, allergies or asthma, and she almost never
gets a virus. In a house with seven children, that's a
miracle," she says. See www.autumnsstory.com .
Neurohr's
interest in this subject goes beyond the scope of her own
family. "Estimates are that over 400,000 babies die each
year in South America because mom's mix formula with bad
water. If those mother's breastfed, those babies would
not only be alive, but would be healthier," says Neurohr.
According to the World Health Organization, "world-wide
about 30% of children under five are stunted as a consequence
of poor feeding and repeated infections." Neurohr says, "part
of the solution is education, and my video seeks to teach
mothers around the world the benefits of breastfeeding." According
to UNICEF, if every baby were exclusively fed from birth
to six months, an estimated 1.3 million additional lives
would be saved and millions more enhanced every year.
"There
is nothing on the market like the Mother of 7: Birth
and Breastfeeding Series ," says Neurohr, who has privately
funded the project with her husband, Plastic Surgeon Dr.
Hunt Neurohr. "All footage meets the 'WHO code' - meaning
no funding or promotion from formula/pharmaceutical companies.
Babies deserve to be exclusively breastfeed for six months.
Mothers should think of breastfeeding for a minimum of
two years, or longer, as desired by both mother and child.
Breastfeeding is 'dose-related' - the longer you breastfeed,
the greater the benefits. I also advocate a much longer
maternity leave in the United States . Sweden and Norway
top the list for 'maternal and paternal leave.' Almost
all mothers desire to breastfeed their baby, or babies,
if they just have proper education and support. The Mother
of 7 videos will both show and tell you how."
Scientist
Randa Saadeh, director of the World Health Organization
and policy maker of the Baby Friendly Hospital , distinguishes
Stephanie as "a mother making a difference." Neurohr concludes, "With
proper pre-natal education, women will be inspired to take
an active role in pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. The
Mother of 7: Birth and Breastfeeding Series empowers
a mother to make the right decisions for the health and
wellbeing of her baby and herself. "
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