I have many times drawn bilirubins, PKU's with the baby latched and feeding
.  The baby doesn't miss a beat in sucking or sometimes there will be a
hesitation in the suck but nothing more than that.  The  mom feels so good
about knowing she can provide this source of comfort for her baby and I
encourage it.  Works like a charm.

Laura Walker RNC, IBCLC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barbara Berges" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 3:16 PM
Subject: phlebotamy


> When babies cry and get upset their blood pressure goes up.  Higher blood
> pressure means faster flow.
>
> When they have trouble getting blood from an adult is it OK to make them
> angry by insulting them, stomping on their feet, arguing politics, etc. to
> raise their blood pressure to have better success?  No.
>
> It is not OK to hurt babies more than necessary and make them angry and
cry
> for the convenience of the adult either.  This is uninformed and sloppy
> practice.
>
> Barb Berges BS, RN, IBCLC
> Rochester, New York
>
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