In a message dated 97-07-08 16:39:44 EDT, Barbara Wilson-Clay writes:

<<  But I want to talk a minute about
 the continuing grief I get for sometimes suggesting nipple shields. I find
 it interesting that people who find shield use scandalous have no
 compunctions about renting or selling expensive pumps to mothers who have
 babies who have never been to breast.  >>


Barbara -- you forgot.  Not only are we renting expensive pumps, but then are
feeding the babies using a special bottle because (name the brand) it is more
like the breast, and we won't possibly get nipple preference/confusion from
THIS one.  (The next LC that finds a lady with either silicone or latex
nipples and areola gets a free registration from me to the conference of her
choice.....)

Then, of course, there is the LC that talked to a lady with sore nipples and
mastitis.  She rented her a pump and told her to pump for a week, and then
come in and see her for an evaluation.  A WEEK!!!  And use the (whatever)
bottle because it doesn't cause any problems.

ARGHHHHH!!!!

Jan B.
Wheaton, IL