The common question I am asked is "how do you burp your baby after a feed?" I generally say to the Mums that it is always worth giving the baby a chance to bring up any wind they have, just by sitting them upright after they have fed, but not to dwell on it for too long. At that point, most of them start patting the baby on the back in an effort to work the wind up and ask "is that right?" A few years ago I read comical point of view in a parenting book and I apologise for not being able to give a reference. It went along the lines of..... Just imagine that you have been to a really lovely restaurant and the atmosphere and company is magical. You have eaten some wonderful food and now the meal is finished and the waiter is coming out with the coffee and mints......the question is how would you feel if the waiter started banging you on the back to bring up your wind!!!! I usually get a laugh and a nod from them. regards Sally Elmes midwife IBCLC Penrith Australia *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html