-- [ From: Beverly Solow * EMC.Ver #2.10P ] --

Susan,

Thanks so much for Dr. Newman's info on output (day 1-3).

I  use the Righard video in my prenatal breastfeeding classes.  With
all the discussion of positioning and latch-on techniques, I like to
show the other side of the coin--just how competent newborns are when
given half a chance.  I usually get a lot of questions and  reactions
from the expectant parents.  Some are inspired; some are worried that
if they have to have a medicated birth they won't be able to
breastfeed.  We discuss all of this.  I

As to the content of  the video -- as you said, the first baby (no
medication, no separation) is a"natural",  knows just where to go and
what to do.  The second baby (removed briefly, medicated birth) doesn't
have a clue.  The third baby (C-section, 10 hours later) also does very
well. This raises questions about which medications cause problems, why
the C-section baby does so well 10 hours later, etc.  I must get a copy
of the research itself so I can better answer the questions.  But  the
main reason I show the video isn't for the details of the research.
It's the overall, visual message: how wonderful and natural it is to
nurse right after giving birth.  I recommend the video.

Beverly