I have to agree with previous posters - Jan Barger's "Baby's Second Night" 
is one of the most useful handouts ever for new parents, imho.  I give it 
out prenatally, on day one if possible but sometimes only after the second 
night.  As to educating staff - I wish!!  They still tell mothers that their 
babies are "hungry bunnies" - makes moms feel inadequate.

Have just joined the ranks of *grandmother*.  My son and his wife had a 
drug-free birth with the support of a doula. Paediatrician needs serious 
up-dating, but dil is informed and assertive.  Have just returned from 
Toronto where my daughther is pregnant - lovely break and an antidote to 
severe burnout.  Brought back Catherine Genna's book - looking forward to 
reading it.   It's good to be back on Lactnet.

Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
Cape Town, South Africa   [log in to unmask] 

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