>If the use of medications to rescusitate a newborn is okay, 
>why don't they
>use Narcan for babies who show lower level overdose:they can 
>breathe, but
>show neurological symptoms such as poor feeding, as previously 
>described.

Narcan is only useful in reversing the effects of narcotics.  Sadly I
don't think we have much but time to reverse the effects of epidurals.
Though I love the KMC suggestion and think it a fine one.

Judith

Judith Hayman, RN, IBCLC, BSc, BScN
Public Health Nurse & Lactation Consultant

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