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Susan Burger <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:55:14 -0400
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Dear all:

Here's my concern from my little portion of the world in Manhattan --- I see lots of mothers 
who have been told their nipples were flat and given devices in the hospital.  Because I am 
seeing them on day 3 or later --- I know their nipples look differently than they did in the 
hospital.  I'm assuming that much of what is seen in the hospital is engorgement because 
there is still the pervasive belief that moms should send them to the nursery at night and/or 
edema of the breast from IV fluids which are almost universally used. As near as I can tell 
this device might not be helpful at all for women with edematous breasts.  And, it feeds 
right  into the "attach" to the nipple idea that still is quite widespread.  To be honest, in my 
post day 3 world --- I haven't seen any of the devices to "draw out" the nipple really work 
for "flat" nipples.

Best, Susan 

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