> Perhaps all
> maternity/post-partum/NICUs should have a herd of goats out back, for moms
> who haven't had the experience.

::applauding:: Hear hear!  :-)

I ALWAYS mention to moms in our bf support group meetings (monthly) that
before investing in a pump, they should try hand expression (I tell them
when they're engorged on day 3 or so, to get under a nice warm shower
and try there, where they don't have to aim to begin with...just get
used to the idea of expressing).  Some women do seem to prefer a
pump...maybe it's partly cultural or a certain mind-set.  However, I see
no point in wasting money if you find you're good at hand expression.

However, I have one comment to add to your idea Kathy:  maybe it would
be better to include goat milking in prenatal classes...not during the
immediate post-partum period when mom should be busy getting to know
Baby and learning to bf adequately.  :-)

Fio.
ressource person with Allaitement Québec
Mama to Sandrine, 25 mos! and #2, 11/2002

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