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Melissa Cole <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 12 Dec 2008 11:37:55 -0800
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This is interesting that you posted this. Not to get off topic about your
question of babies aspirating breastmilk to the point of needing care but I
wanted to add a second part to this discussion.

 I have worked with a couple WIC clients that have taken their baby's to the
ER after the baby supposedly turned blue or choked on breastmilk while BF.
Both babies were fine and these were normal, healthy babies with no
anatomical issues that would increase risk of aspiration while bf. On
several more occasions I have talked to clients who also believed their
babies had momentarily stopped breathing but then were ok so they didn't go
to the ER.

One common thread I have noticed in working with these cases is that there
seems to be a hyper-anxiety amongst some moms. Some of these clients may
have past issues with CPS and are afraid that if they are perceived as
negligent in any way that they will lose their children. They often have
deep rooted fears of SIDS, etc. I often find that these moms are very
detached from their infant's cues as well.

So anyhow, while this post is not an answer to your question I find it
interesting to see similar issues arise at our WIC clinic.

Melissa Cole
LLLL, WIC PC and 2009 exam hopeful.....

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