At 9:08 PM -0800 2/6/02, Kate Hallberg wrote:

>as someone who had that happen to her, no, I was
>absolutely NOT relieved that my baby was nursing.  I
>didnt' like it.  I felt violated and still do, 13 mos
>later.  I had a homebirth and a reluctant nurser.  I
>had a very nice midwife who handled the birth and
>everything else wonderfully, but I absolutely hated
>that she marred my early hours of my baby boy's life
>by doing that to us.
>
>I hadn't realised how strong it still was, but I feel
>ill just thinking about it.  She didnt' ask my
>permission and I didnt' feel it was necessary.

In my area there is one LC at one hospital that actually
has a rep as a "boob grabber" and I've heard moms warn
other moms about her.  She never asks first and is quite
the drill sergeant about the whole thing.  It's definitely
not the right approach for some moms.

Maren


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