My milk supply is dropping. What can I do?

Here are some recent tips from group members:

• Pumping is supply and demand. Try increasing the time you pump, even if you don't seem to be producing more milk immediately; you should see results in a couple of days. 
• Also try increasing how many times you pump per day. You may be able to cut down again once your supply is established.
• Make sure you have the right size horns for your pump. A lactation consultant can help you determine if yours are the right size.
• You may also try fenugreek supplements or lactation tea to help boost your supply.
• Drink lots of water!
• Try to relax as you pump.

Utah Kids Group

There is another Yahoo group called Utah Kids that is similar to the Kids with Clefts group, but the kids all have special health care needs, not just clefts. If you have questions or are looking for support for other health issues, this may be a great resource for you!

Here is the link! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/utahkids/ 

Thanks, Jenny, for sharing this with the group.

Study Provides New Leads into Genetics of Cleft Lip and/or Palate

Here is a link to this article; it may be of interest to you.

http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2010/nidcr-03.htm

Arm Restraints: Honey Cuffs

Our very own MeriAnn has devised a new arm restraint that will be debuting this summer! They look nice and soft and oh-so-much more comfy than the hospital-issue Snuggle Wraps. Here is a link to her web site:

www.honeycuffs.com

These may be helpful for your upcoming surgeries!

Facebook Page

Thanks to Jenny for starting a Facebook page for the Kids with Clefts Utah group! Here is a link:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=333565947665&ref=search&sid=1030481088.3126577037..1&v=info#!/group.php?v=info&ref=search&gid=333565947665

Spanish Blog

I am working on a Spanish version of this blog to help more local parents. You can view it here: ninosconhendiduras.blogspot.com. If you or anyone you know would like to help with content writing/translating to Spanish, feel free to let me know.

A letter from LeAnn Roling

Hello,

I have asked Jenny to post this letter because I wanted all of you to know I will be leaving my position as the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Coordinator as of March 12, 2010.

Giving you guys this news is harder for me than anything else. Watching your beautiful children grow and helping to answer your questions and address your concerns has been the most rewarding part of my job. I can't express how much I will miss all of you and your children. Their care and happiness has been a passion of mine for the past 8 years and moving away from this field will leave a big hole in my heart. It has been my privilege to know all of you and participate in your lives in some small way. I know I have said this to you in the past but you are all amazing people and I am a better person having spent these past eight years working with you and your families.

I will be moving on to take a position at the Veteran's Administration, but I will never forget you!

With deepest regards,

LeAnn Roling RN, MS
Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Coord
Primary Children's Medical Center