Wow Jean - what a coup!  When we have done the BFHI courses one of the most
interesting sessions has been when the participants (students?) are each
allocated a mother in the postpartum ward and asked to go through the
breastfeeding history forms with her (it helps if the mother has already had
another baby or two).  They come back from their one-to-one interviews with
their eyes like saucers, and during the next session each paticipant has a
chance to high-light the most interesting aspects of each "case".  Suddenly
all the previous sessions take on a whole new meaning, as they relate in
shocked tones, "My client gave her last baby porridge at *two months*!",
(collective gasp) or "My client was giving the baby tap-water because she
thought the baby was thirsty"  (this is not an exaggeration - it happened!)

What a challenge for you Jean.  Diane, where are you?  I think Jean needs
some tips about the positioning/attachment sessions from your travelling
latching kit!  Best wishes, and let us know how it goes.

Pamela Morrison IBCLC, Zimbabwe
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