Released on: October 6, 2007, 9:14 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Melanie Beingessner

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: What breastfeeding mothers eat can irritate their baby\'s
digestive system and result in fussiness and crying. By changing her diet on a
short term basis, new mothers can easily calm their fussy babies.

Press Release Body:
Calgary, AB October 6, 2007 -A fussy baby can cause great anxiety for a new mother.
She knows that her baby is upset and uncomfortable, but is unable to calm her baby.
If her baby continues to cry on a long-term basis, she begins to rationalize that
she is the problem. Her self-esteem decreases and she begins to doubt her ability
to parent. What many new mothers do not realize is that her fussy baby may be
reacting quite negatively to something that she is eating. By simply changing her
diet on a short-term basis, a new mother can calm her fussy baby dramatically.

Small particles of everything that a breastfeeding mother eats and drinks ends up in
her breastmilk. Because the lining of a newborn's gut is quite porous for the first
four months of life, a baby can have difficulties digesting certain foods. There
are approximately 10 different foods that consistently cause a baby discomfort and
if the breastfeeding mother can eliminate them from her diet, her baby usually stops
fussing and crying within a week.

Learning to parent a newborn can be difficult for some mothers. Parenting skills
are fragile at first and new mothers can become overwhelmed with caring for a
newborn. If the breastfeeding process becomes easier, the mother gains confidence
because she alone is providing nourishment for her baby and her baby is happy. If
the breastfeeding process is difficult, she can be more inclined to discontinue
breastfeeding. Almost all studies on breastfeeding show that there is great benefit
for both mother and baby the longer that they breastfeed. The goal of the Calm Baby
Cookbook is to empower new mothers to breastfeed their babies with confidence and to
enhance the family bonding and attachment process.

The bonding and attachment process between a fussy baby and his/her parents becomes
challenging, as it is difficult to enjoy each other's company when the baby is
constantly crying. Calm babies bond more easily with their families and family life
with a first baby becomes much easier to manage. There is simply less frustration
and angst for both parents when the baby is calm. One mother who followed the Calm
Baby diet remarked, "I feel that Ava is finally able to see me. Her crying has
decreased and we are able to play together for the first time."

The Calm Baby Cookbook includes information on:

.How calm babies bond more easily with their families
.The reason for the baby's discomfort
.The foods that most commonly cause a baby discomfort
.Tips to convert favorite recipes into breastfeeding-friendly ones
.What to do when you are ready to introduce these foods back into your diet
.What to do if the baby is still fussy
.Tips to help make breastfeeding easier
.Simple ways to calm a fussy baby
.85 delicious recipes to get started

The Calm Baby Cookbook was created entirely by Canadians and printed in Calgary,
Alberta.

Dr. Melanie Beingessner is a chiropractor, a breastfeeding counselor, a certified
infant massage instructor and the mother of three fabulous children. She is the
co-founder of Becoming Parents - a prenatal program that teaches about the physical,
mental, emotional and spiritual transformation of pregnancy and birth and how to
facilitate an easier transition of becoming a family. Dr. Beingessner is currently
co-writing a book based on the Becoming Parents prenatal program.

Book Reviews:

Thoroughly "user friendly," The Calm Baby Cookbook will prove a simple godsend for
parents driven to distraction by a cranky, screaming, crying, distressed newborn
during those critically important first few months of life - The Midwest Book Review

Testimonials:

I first met Melanie when she gave a presentation to our doula organization and I was
thoroughly impressed with Melanie\'s knowledge. I was very excited to hear that she
had written a book on foods that calm baby during the breastfeeding period. This
book is user friendly and informative. I find it very well written and easy to
navigate. I now give it as a gift to each of my new moms as a valuable aid for them.
I would highly recommend that every new mom have a copy of this treasure.

Jennifer McGuire CD DONA
Hip Mamas Doulas Services

The Calm Baby Cookbook offers one the best explanations of foods breastfeeding
mothers can eat to avoid having their babies be fussy with intestinal discomfort. I
am glad to finally have nutritious foods and recipes that I can provide to parents
with confidence. It is an inexpensive book so everyone can afford to purchase this
fantastic cookbook. Mothers have told me they like it because it has foods that are
usually in their homes already (or are easily obtainable) and recipes that are easy
to follow.

Debra MacFarlane PCD
Three Wise Women Doula Services

My beautiful Sydney was cranky and screamed for the first six months of her life. I
had been counseled to eat a lot of yogurt to get enough calcium while I was
breastfeeding, which I now know caused all of Sydney's distress. When Owen came
along, I followed the diet in the Calm Baby Cookbook. He slept well and was quite a
happy baby.\"

Tiffany B.

As a first time Mom I was pulling my hair out as to why my newborn son Garrison was
crying so much. Once I changed my diet it was like I had a new baby. Thanks Dr.
Melanie, you\'ve made a world of difference for the whole family!!!.\"

Kim W.

After I was referred to Dr. Melanie, she helped me with my breastfeeding technique
and through the process of elimination, we ensured that there were no foods in my
diet that were upsetting baby Ava's tummy. Within a few weeks Ava was crying less
and we were able to play and cuddle together more.

Alexa L.

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