Hi,

I'd like some advice from you all.  I also use nipple shields on an
extremely rare basis and always with very careful follow up of the nursing
dyad.  I received a call a couple of weeks ago from a local pediatric
practice with whom I had a pretty good relationship until this call.  They
informed me that the local baby store had discontinnued carrying nipple
shields and they wanted to know if I sold them.  I told them that I did sell
them but, not over the counter and only with close personal follow up.  I
also explained that I thought they could be risky if mom was not followed
carefully and I was concerned that if I had them available for anyone who
walked in that I could be professionally liable.

As I think about the situation further, I am wondering if I should call them
back and offer to sell them IF they send along a prescription.  What do you
all think?


Linda Pohl, IBCLC
Phoenix, Arizona USA
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