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"It seems that if we are to promote breastfeeding, we are going to have to start with childbirth."
Amen Valerie!
I have a client at 39.5 weeks with twins who will be induced at 6am tomorrow. Why? He doctor says she is "too far past term with twins" and "her blood pressure *may* start to increase"! PLEASE -- several weeks ago I emailed her every bit of information I had on initiating labor at home. She's tried several things, including three rounds of acupuncture. I'm praying she goes into labor between now and the morning.
A plug for the book "Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding -- Protecting the Mother and Baby Continuum" by Mary Kroeger with Linda J. Smith. I have no financial interest in the book, but a great regard for the information presented. Essentially, until we (as a culture) begin to integrate the effects of birthing on the breastfeeding ability of the infant we (as a culture) will continue to struggle with an inordinate amount of "breastfeeding failure". Do pedi's and OBs ever discuss this type of thing?
Warmly,
Dawn Martin, CD (DONA), IBCLC
Austin, TX
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