In a message dated 3/27/2003 10:55:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: > One study found that the Mexican hat type of shield reduced milk transfer by > 55%; wasn't it Woolridge that found even the silicon nipple shield reduced > transfer by 22%? > The studies that were done on nipple shield and milk supply were done on TERM infants whose mothers had established milk supplies. I would expect to see a decrease in milk if I put something between an effectively breastfeeding baby and his mother! Paula Meier's studies clearly show double the milk transfer with preterm infants. Nancy Nancy E. Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC Neonatologist, Children's Hospital & Sharp Mary Birch Hospital For Women Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services San Diego, California, USA [log in to unmask] *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] 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