In a message dated 3/27/03 9:37:48 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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> As I recall, there was one that said a baby gets 20% less through a
> thin silicone shield that it would nursing directly>>>>>
> I sent a post yesterday but haven't seen it yet discussing this. Many
> replies
> have noted the older information regarding the "mexican hat" nipple shield
> that cited this
One study found that the Mexican hat type of shield reduced milk transfer by
55%; wasn't it Woolridge that found even the silicon nipple shield reduced
transfer by 22%?
   Warmly,
Nikki Lee RN, MSN, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CIMI, CCE, craniosacral therapy
Adjunct faculty, Union Institute and University, Maternal and Child Health:
Lactation Consulting
Supporting the WHO Code and the Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative

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