"When I posted to that list
>regarding Breastfeeding the preemie and advocating strongly for these moms
to
>BF I was percieved by many on that list as pushy"(probably as more than
>pushy).

Jane:

Last year I attended a local cont. ed program.  One of the topics was
breastfeeding in the NICU, and one particular hospital's success with
RESEARCH-BASED care.  I will try to find my notes and send them on to you,
but I think their premise is of value to the group.  The presenter, who was
the head nurse of that unit, explained that they prescribe breastmilk for
their patients.  They tell them "Your baby will need a ventilator to breathe
and your breastmilk to grow and thrive."  She went on to talk about
lactoengineering and the empowerment these mothers perceived as they
contributed so well to their baby's recovery.

I don't know much about NICUs and never expected to enjoy this presentation,
but let me tell you, I was fascinated!  May I suggest that you keep sending
your message to that list?  Someone in lurking may be listening!

Mary Ryngaert, ARNP, MSN
in hot, hot, sticky Gainesville, FL

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