Thank you, Micaela, for your thoughtful post!
The nuances you mention are indeed important.
The thing is... this statement comes from a document-to-be that takes a very 
'careful' position on many issues.
In that context, I'm worried it will be explained more in the direction of 
the 'fuss' you mention.
And actually... I'm not even sure that there is no evidence that straight 
after birth is not more effective than later.
I will take another look at Nils' site; I've been there several times 
before, but will try and search in a more focussed way now.
As Jean said... new stuff is coming up. Oohhh, it should be dropped from a 
plane all over the western world! hahaha

Bye,

Marianne

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Micaela Notarangelo" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, September 16, 2010 9:30 PM
Subject: Re: [LACTNET] S2S-effects


> Dear Marianne,
>
> if I understand well, you are looking for references to proof or disproof 
> the statement you posted.
> Have you had a look at N. Bergman's site?
> There is plenty of bibliography and perhaps, if you search carefully, you 
> may find something that may help you. I have just looked briefly at it, so 
> I am not sure whether you can find exactly what you are looking for.
> The link is http://www.kangaroomothercare.com/references.htm
>
> I would also say that the statement you quote may have a very different 
> meaning and impact depending on the context. It might be a scientific 
> truth, for example, but in a informational brochure (without context) may 
> convey a very skewed message.... So I would not restrict my emphasis on 
> the "correctness" of information, but I would also consider its relevance 
> (and formulation) relative to other information given.
> In this particular case, they may be saying that there is no scientific 
> evidence that skin to skin is more effective at birth than later. This, in 
> one context may mean that it is probably more effective but there is not 
> yet any scientific proof and the proof may be needed because it is so 
> important. In a different context the same statement may seem to imply 
> that it does not make any difference, and "please do not make such a fuss 
> about it".
>
> I hope I have been able to explain myself, and hope you will find what you 
> need.
>
> Best regards,
> Micaela
> LLL Leader, Italy

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