In response to Debbie's discussion on beta strep: Cultures that are
positive during pregnancy are treated and mom is cultured again on labor
admission and if positive treated with antibiotics. To avoid babies that
crash our docs routinely culture and treat prior to birth.  I understand
what you are going through. Liability looms dark over hospitals. Its a very
difficult situation. I am constantly looking for an acceptable solutions.
I think it's important to see both sides of the issue.
Re: 24 hour rooming in with mom. It is obviously impossible to have nurses
in the room with mom - but...not doulas or family members that rotate and
act as doula to moms. I am sure that moms should have 24 hour doula support
after birth and it is unrealistic to think nurses in hospitals can provide
that kind of care.  We have to start being creative. If we pose a situation
- with all the minds on Lactnet we could brainstorm innumerable solutions.
One night we should just pick a difficult situation and without getting off
track should
be creative, constructive and positive. How can one thousand plus not come
up with solutions. We need to pull together and think hard. I believe nothing
is impossible especially on Lactnet. The sharing, caring and resources are
phenomenal. Enough said.
Good night to my friend all around the world.
Sue Majoris
Indiana, Pennsylvania

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