An interesting thought just crossed my mind that I'd like to share and
elicit some input about, especially from those who have more psychiatric
background.

Post Traumatic Shock Disorder has been widely enough publicized that many
laypersons, as well as HCP's have at least some vague idea as to what it
means.

My idea, too, is pretty vague. Something to do with slow processing from
short term memory to long, with resultant forgetfulness and seemingly
inappropriate behavior?

I am wondering:
  * whether that type of mechanism might be part of what we note in the
slow start at breast we often see in babies who have had traumatic birth
situations (over and beyond the presence of drugs in their system, i.e.
vacuum, forceps, rapid labor, deep suctioning.)
   * whether that term (or some variation) could be useful in conveying
messages to parents in prenatal classes, and to staff and parents during
the newborn period about situations where baby does not seem to respond
to usual stimuli to nurse.
   * or whether use of the term might be outright inaccurate, too strong,
potentially harmful to the parents reaction to the child, etc.

Ideas, anyone?

Jean
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K. Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC
Dayton, Ohio USA

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