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"Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 13 Sep 2005 00:22:27 -0400
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I second Jeanette Panchula's statement that mothers who attempt to 
relactate really need to know what they will need to do before they 
commit to it. I generally talk to moms the same way Jeanette describes, 
first find out her motivation, then tell her what is involved, and I 
often ask her to think about it for at least a few hours and call me 
back if she decides to move forward.
A mom who quit breastfeeding once is at higher risk of quitting again, 
because now a non-existant milk supply is added onto whatever problems 
they had in the first place that made breastfeeding untenable. It takes 
a lot of work.
I almost prefer when mom didn't even try to breastfeed and wants to 
relactate, then at least there is no baggage, just teaching the baby how 
to latch and rebuilding the supply.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  NYC

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