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"Jeanette F. Panchula" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 10 Aug 1997 12:40:18 -0400
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Just a reminder to those who are working "on the run" and don't get to read
all the posts - we're all so busy!

After coming accross two extraordinary women I have learned from them NOT
to tell them they have to stop breastfeeding but how long they may need to
pump so that they can return to breastfeeding (or pumping and giving their
babies their own mother's milk).  Both these women had reasons why they
were unable to feed their babies early on (one an NICU very ill baby for a
long time unable to eat anything by mouth - then unwilling to go to the
breast, the other a mom had radioactive implants to destroy her thyroid due
to cancer).  

Both continued, when able to, to pump and feed their babies their milk for
over 12 months.

In other words - some women (like one this week) think that feeding their
babies at night is "too much sacrifice" and give up breastfeeding - others
will continue long after many of us would give up.  

So - we give them the information and let them decide what they want to do
and what is their level of tolerance/dedication/sacrifice -  we educate,
accept and support.

Jeanette Panchula, BSW, RN, IBCLC, LLLL
Puerto Rico
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PS - The mom with the thyroid problem was unable to become a Leader due to
the requirements - but she's one great Peer Counselor and will be a
wonderful Trainer!

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