I have been following this thread very closely.  It has been weeks now that we have been discussing it.  I don't have an opinion on the use of scales at this time, but I have repeatedly thought over and over as I have read various posters explain their position, and very adamantly in some cases, are there no studies on this topic? I haven't noticed any references used to support one position or another.  Because I don't get to all the LactNet digests perhaps I have overlooked reference to studies on this topic.
 
Or perhaps we lack good studies or research on the efficacy of this practice?  Just curious.
 
Regardless, I have found the dialogue very interesting and thought provoking.
 
Michelle H. Kinne ICCE CD(DONA) CLE
www.DoulaDiva.org

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