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Anyone want to offer some guidance to this student-nurse?
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Subject: Breast Feeding Issues for women in the military
Date sent: Wed, 22 Jul 1998 16:04:33 -0600
Hi, my name is Tammy Anderson, I am a Family Nurse Practitioner Student
at
the University of Kansas and have been developing guidelines for unit
commanders on how to support women who want to continue breast feeding.
I
have also completed a brochure for Army women who need to pump their
breasts while doing field duty (ie. camping out) This may be for 1 day to
6 weeks. These women are also exposed to substances like tear gases (CS,
CN, OC). The relative half-life is very short, so I am currently,
recommending 4-8 hours before breastfeeding. Decomtaminating the skin in
this environment is a problem and the breast milk may be contaminated.
If you have any suggestions or know of any other military lactation
specialist who may be of help, I would appreciate the assistance.
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