Hi Jean and all,

I think we should be always analyzing such phrases and explanations and
revising the written materials and verbal messages we are giving to mothers
re breastfeeding.

I do this frequently, and have posted before about how I struggle with
this. Remember, I am in the state in the USA with the lowest bf rates and
the lowest mPinc score (rating baby/bf friendly practices in maternity
departments; I think I've got that acronym right) -- recently confirmed by
the latest report from the CDC.

So, for over 30 yrs I have been trying to figure out what to say, how to
say it, what to do, how to do it, and I don't think I have hit on the
perfect approach yet! (It's hard not to be hard on myself; I have to
realize that the culture in which I practice in offers lots of barriers
that I am not personally responsible for).

I recently made a handout, but I don't have it here at home, and I think it
makes some very good points re what you are saying about "more frequently."
It also says something like 'you have more milk in your breasts than what
you  can squeeze out in a moment' and how the breasts Release milk after a
point. I would love to share it with you, get your feedback, and to anyone
else interested. I'll be a work on Tuesday. Email [log in to unmask]

Laurie Wheeler RN MN IBCLC
Mississippi USA

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