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circumcision/bf
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IBCLC <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Tue, 13 Jan 1998 09:19:26 EST
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In a message dated 98-01-13 00:02:38 EST, you write:

<<   Is there really any reason to withhold breastfeeding
 before circumcision?
  >>

Yes.  If the baby is undergoing general anesthesia for the procedure.  And
then only for two hours prior.

In a word, NO!  You may want to ask THEM if there is any scientifically based,
double blind study that supports withholding breastfeeding from a baby
undergoing a procedure that is generally done with no anesthesia; or a local
at most.

Sheesh.  What do they think?  He's going to aspirate and inhale a pickle?  And
if he does aspirate a smidge of breastmilk, so what?  And how long do they
teach that breastmilk remains in the stomach anyway?

ARGHHHHH.....

Jan

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