Why don't you try a web site for the zoos.

I remember hearing it somewhere--I would assume it would have some
documentation among the zoo keepers.

Donna Ron, MHA, IBCLC

Mari Douma wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I've just done a search of the archives trying to find out more about the
> story of the zoo gorilla (s?) who needed breastfeeding demonstrations in
> order to learn how to breastfeed her baby. I've heard this story a lot and
> there were several posts reagrding it (apparently happened at more than one
> zoo), but does anyone know if this story is published or verified anywhere?
> Personally I'm not doubting it but when I mention it to a class of medical
> students, I would like more back-up than *I read it on the internet*! So if
> it's published in Leaven, or New Beginnings, or another journal, I would
> love to know! Thanks, Mari
>
> Mari Douma, DO
> Dept Peds, MSU
> Lansing, MI
>
> now mom to Teagan (d) almost 6y, Aidan (s) 2 1/2y, and Devin (s) 12 weeks
>
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