Stacy wrote << This is a good idea but those of us who are hospital based
cannot "write it up" as such.  I do document in the patient's chart what I
see happening with the baby (ie: disorganized suckle) but I cannot attribute
this kind of thing to an epidural in the patient's chart. >>

You CAN compile statistics on birth interventions and infant outcomes as
part of quality-assurance. In fact, it's my understanding that hospitals are
required to do QA on many factors. "Why a full term baby can't suck
normally" is a legitimate QA issue. 

Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC
Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre Ltd
6540 Cedarview Ct, Dayton OH 45459
ph 937-438-9458 www.BFLRC.com 

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