In a message dated 2/10/2007 10:06:43 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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*Whenever* we present a specific method, or program, or set of rules, or =
single philosophy, I think to some extent we're dismissing both the =
baby's individuality and the mother's instinctive responses. How much =
more realistic to present a whole smorgasbord of options from which a =
mother can choose, so that she doesn't come to think that one clever =
person has All The Answers, and if she could just do it the way that =
person does, everything would be fine. I'd hate to give a mother the =
impression that there's a one-size-fits-all to *anything* about =
motherhood!
Dear Friends:
Thank you Diane, for summing up my feelings so well. I couldn't
articulate what I meant.
As for Karp, I want to know that swaddling doesn't result in overheating
( a risk for crib death), or respiratory problems or hip dislocation
problems (both identified in research on swaddling as risks of the practice).
I wonder why this "method" that can be useful for certain babies (babies
with colic or prolonged crying) is marketed to all.
I wonder if this method is popular because it fits with mainstream
parenting in the US, where babies are seen in malls carried in plastic buckets and
plugged, i.e. they are to be 'shushed' and packaged, instead of carried and
nursed. I want to know that this method promotes long breastfeeding
duration........I want to see evidence of the safety of this method for mothers,
babies, and breastfeeding.
warmly,
Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE
Lactation Consultant, Philadephia Department of Public Health
Maternal-Child Adjunct Faculty, Union Institute and University
Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human Lactation
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com
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