Yes, I've seen several of these episodes over the past week on The Learning
Channel. (Am tired of watching CNN and the Weather Channel). The variety
of births I've seen have been great. The one you described was the
coolest, though, IMO.
Maurenne Griese, RNC, BSN, CCE, CBE
Birth and Breastfeeding Resources http://www.childbirth.org/bbfr
Manhattan, KS USA (where the cool, cloudy, wet days won't ever seem to
end-I HAVE BULBS TO PLANT!)
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> From: Jessica Garrett <[log in to unmask]>
> To:
> Subject: Birth Show
> Date: Monday, October 05, 1998 2:06 PM
>
> I just caught most of what appears to be a new show on The Learning
Channel,
> called "A Baby Story." This particular episode followed a birth mother
and
> adoptive family through the preparation, birth and first days of a baby.
This
> one not only showed a water birth, but also that the adoptive mother was
> nursing the baby with a SNS!! She explained that her body was beginning
to
> make milk, and that the baby's sucking would stimulate lactation. I
couldn't
> believe it! I almost cried, I was so happy. I hope lots of people saw
this,
> so that they realize that adoption doesn't always mean bottle feeding.
Did
> anybody else see this show? I'd be interested in knowing other
reactions.
>
> Jessica Garrett
> Oklahoma City, OK (where the weather can't make up its mind)
>
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