In a message dated 10/24/99 5:04:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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Suzanne recently asked:
<< Just where do some of the people go to
 medical school?  Do they not read the text books or not pay attention in
 class?   >>

I would also ask, do they not read their peer reviewed journals either? At
our hospital-based childbirth classes we have a pediatrician speak on the
last night of class. The one who spoke recently is one that I have had
several discussions with in the past. He started his talk about newborns with
information (or I should say Misinformation) about breastfeeding. He told the
expectant mothers to wash their nipples before & after every feeding and also
mentioned that some women don't get their COLOSTRUM until the 3rd day post
partum. Therefore, of course, these women MUST supplement with formula until
that time. But, since he is "very supportive of breastfeeding" (those are his
words) , he made a point of telling them to always put the baby to the breast
before giving the BOTTLE! He also cautioned them about feeding the baby for
long periods of time (like 45-60 minutes at a feeding) as this can cause a
breast infection. This particular ped has his own beliefs & opinions about
certain subjects & is not open to anyone else's information.

I did give the class the correct information and suggested that some of them
may want to attend our breastfeeding class taught by an expert in the field
of lactation. Thank goodness, we have very good attendance at our
breastfeeding classes.

Laura Hart
yet again frustrated in Winter Park, Florida

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