http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/111/3/511?maxtoshow=&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=pacifiers+and+breastfeeding&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT This research paper is the only one I've seen that even addresses the issue and does not give enough information to persuade people to do them. I'm introducing another question to this string to those of you who are Hospital LC's. Who do you train to do the alternative feeds? Just RN's or are the CNA's allowed to do alternative feeds? My manager wants to know before we have a skills day for our CNA's. Thanks so much. Ellen on Maryland's Eastern Shore *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome