Since this has been a recent topic I thought you'd like this.  Sunday I was
called at 9 am about a mother scheduled for a c/s at 1pm.  The baby was going
to have surgery later in the day and would be transfered to Vanderbilt.  I was
on call and had other patients so saw her around 4pm.  I explained what we
were going to do.  She immediatly tells me she isn't going to use the milk,
she just wants to pump to get back into shape!!!  I then said- aren't you
going to give the milk to the baby?  She had not even considered it.  She has
a premie, that has the stomach and intestines not covered by skin, requiring
surgery and long recovery.  I can't spell the correct term.  After we
discussed why the milk might be useful she was enthusiastic about "doing
this".  Somedays I just want to stay home.'
Evonne Davison RN, IBCLC