In a message dated 12/26/01 3:59:22 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>>I agree this would be helpful. However, I am always nervous about the
>>message this gives, sort of like the "it takes three to breastfeed"
>>(singletons, they mean LOL), it suggests that breastfeeding without the
>>support of a partner and, in this case, many more, is not possible. Can
>>we say, "it would be very helpful for her to have..."?
>
>I don't see it that way. This woman just delivered triplets -
>probably by cesarian - and went home from the hospital a few
>days later. It's not that she needs help to breastfeed,
>she needs help to meet the needs of three newborns while
>taking care of herself after abdominal surgery. What is
>wrong with our society that we think a woman should be able to
>do that herself?

I agree Naomi.
While working in Nicus, most of the Moms who successfully nursed multiples
(they were few and far between!) had *extensive* help at home. One Mom of
triplets, had around the clock help from her church for many weeks, often
bottling the third for the feeds where the Mom was too tired. She feels that
this early help is what enabled her "to get her head around" nursing longer
term.
Lynn Shea Rn,Bsn,Ibclc
Franklin,Massachusetts

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