Christine has some interesting thoughts on gagging/vomiting babies and 
stress levels.  I must admit I had not made the connection, but it seems 
logical.  Our unit has a very high caesarean rate.  I have long suspected 
that more gastric wash-outs are performed during the weekends and afternoons 
when I am not on duty.  I usually manage to get the babies to the breast 
(naked) within the first hour after birth and keep mom and baby together for 
as long as possible.  Most staff think I am somewhat crazy!  A little formal 
observation may prove interesting!  By the way, "Touching" was a book that 
helped shape my parenting - many, many years ago.  Unfortunately many 
parents are reading books with a very different message today.
Regards
Jean Ridler  RN  RM  IBCLC
South Africa   [log in to unmask]



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