Ok. I visited Dr. Koop on the WWW. He has a lot of good stuff to say about
bf. But.....some stuff is lousy.
There were many many places to read about bf on his site, so I may not have
gotten to them all. The worst was this particular part which seem to
discourage bf and encourage formula. Don't know if this was the intent, but
surely he hasn't read the "watch your language" stuff. But read on
http://drkoop.com/conditions/ency/article/002450.htm

Now if you contact the site, please do not bash him, he is known to be bf
friendly and may only need some gentle coaching. Here is some stuff with
real redeeming social value:
"THRUSH - Thrush is a common yeast infection that can be passed between the
mother and the baby during breastfeeding. The yeast (called Candida
albicans) thrives in warm, moist areas. The baby's mouth and the mother's
nipples are perfect places for this yeast to grow. A yeast infection can be
difficult to cure but is not uncommon. Yeast infections frequently occur
during or after antibiotic  treatments. Symptoms of thrush in the mother are
deep, pink nipples that are tender or uncomfortable during and immediately
after nursing. Symptoms of thrush in the baby include white patches and
increased redness in the baby's mouth. The baby may also have a diaper rash
, a change in mood, and will frequently suckle. Contact your physician to
get a prescription for an anti-fungal medication for every affected member
of your family."
and
"Some mothers find that bringing the baby in bed at night or placing a
bassinet within reach, allows them to meet the child's needs while losing
minimal rest. Other mothers prefer to keep the baby in a separate bedroom,
and have a comfortable chair there. "Horror stories" are told about parents
rolling over babies and smothereing them during sleep. These events occurred
only when the care giver was under the influence of medications which
interfered with their sleep."

So tread lightly. I'm not sure how I will approach this yet.
Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC
Violet Louisiana, s.e. USA

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