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Kathleen Bruce <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 2 Jan 1999 00:06:01 -0500
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Just yesterday, I worked with a mother and baby. Difficult delivery. Lots of
suctioning.

Baby absolutely refused to suck on a finger for an exam, even when offered,
and not pushed on the baby.  When baby did finally accept the gloved finger,
the baby gagged very easily and quickly, as opposed to other babies I have
examined.

Even oral exams can be an intrusion on some babies, depending on the level
of oral stimulation that has occurred.  I think it is Kittie Franz who might
have said that she always offers a finger for an exam, but that it is very
important to not assault the baby by forcing.

I personally think that if someone suctioned me, I'd be WAY defensive
myself. Babies who have been suctioned are often not eager to breastfeed
afterwards. IN MY OPINION.

Kathleen

Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet,TLC, Indep. Consultant
Williston, Vermont, where temperatures are in the single digits....
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