LACTNET Archives

Lactation Information and Discussion

LACTNET@COMMUNITY.LSOFT.COM

Options: Use Forum View

Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
From:
Rachel Myr <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:37:40 +0200
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (41 lines)
In working with women post partum I've come to appreciate the value of
simple information.  This means short sentences, clear instructions for
anything that 'must' be done, and preferably a copy in writing, with
illustrations if need be, to mother if there is something she should retain
for more than 15 minutes.
Sometimes the things we plan as part of solving a problem can seem
overwhelmingly complicated, especially to someone who doesn't have our
background and experience with breastfeeding.  Buying a package, mixing some
powder with water, administering it to the baby by bottle and then just
leaning back to enjoy the quiet as baby finally stops making dissatisfied
noises and SLEEPS, may seem like a great alternative if you are
sleep-deprived, worried that the baby will starve, and have never known
anyone who BF comfortably and effectively for any length of time.  That
mother is not looking more than about 10 minutes into her future, because
the present is just exceeding her capacity for coping.
Simplicity is one of the great charms of BF.  We need to emphasize that, and
make sure that our suggested solutions to BF problems are as simple, and as
simply presented, as practically possible.
None of this addresses the other problem, which is when we forget to check
with the mother on what her goals are.  If she suspects there is a 'right'
and a 'wrong' answer to that question as far as we are concerned, she is
less likely to be honest and she and we will both waste a lot of time and
energy.

Cheers and good luck to all who are taking the exam tomorrow - glad it's not
ME!
Rachel Myr
Kristiansand, Norway

             ***********************************************

To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail
To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest)
To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
All commands go to [log in to unmask]

The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html

ATOM RSS1 RSS2