colostrum - i don't spend alot of time on it however I do have to spend some 
time clarifying: parents think all they have to give is colostrum and 
they've taken care of baby's immune system for life. they also don't realize 
that the mature milk has antibodies as well. my new teaching is to let 
parents know that colostrum is best fed to the infant very soon after birth, 
as it is meant to 'coat the baby's system' BEFORE the baby gets exposed to 
germs etc. (hosp setting) So if the baby goes to the nursery and comes back 
to mom 5, 6, 8 hrs later it is not the best time to get the colostrum, nor 
after several bottles of formula. i also often show moms they do have 
colostrum by using the very very useful RPS technique. MANY moms believe 
they have NOTHING AT ALL but when they see the colostrum after RPS they seem 
very encouraged and motivated.
2. blissful bf - i do think that showing everyday moms doing everyday things 
w/ baby bf would be helpful. i think moms bf when it is 'convenient' and 
don't make the committment to bf all the time.

Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN
New Orleans Louisiana, s.e. USA

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