I obviously wrote more directly than appreciated, I apologise if I have
upset people (on my first post too). Maybe a personal issue also came
into it a bit - LCs are not really recognised as being part of a
professional body in NZ. Qualified yes, with an International
certificate, but we struggle to get recognition/support from the College
of Midwives who provide 75% of the care here. We show professionalism in
our practices using an evidence-based approach which demonstrates the
research and clinical skills gained in our education, I try not to use
anecdotal information. (I was also remembering from my breastfeeding
days - that if someone had told me to make a batch of cookies I would
have probably reacted quite violently towards the person suggesting
that!! I was utterly exhausted with a colicky 36 weeker, craving every
scrap of sleep that could be had between feeds.... )

We are blessed in NZ that Domperidone is available, and government
subsidised too - a 6 week supply is $3. We see enormous benefit for many
of women with low lactation with it's use. I hope Jack Newman's current
research will make it easier for women in the USA to obtain it. 

Eleanor

Eleanor Gates MMid(Hons) RN RM IBCLC
BFHI Coordinator and Clinical Lactation Consultant 
North Shore Hospital Campus
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