In a message dated 10/1/2006 4:16:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
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I was appalled to see a "group pumping" scenario. Does this really  
happen anywhere?
In many parts of the world, Cuba and Kenya come to my mind first, when a baby 
is born prematurely, the mothers move into some house or ward on the hospital 
campus. They all live together, and hand express together on a schedule.

This demonstrates the 'tend and befriend' aspect of oxytocin release in women.

New mothers in the US are too isolated in the hospital. I remember, 20 years 
ago, putting a new mother in the same room as an experienced mother. It 
generally worked out very well; unlike today, where women are cut off from each 
other.

warmly,

Nikki Lee RN, MS, Mother of 2, IBCLC, CCE
Adjunct Faculty, Union Institute and University, Lactation Program
Film Reviews Editor, Journal of Human Lactation
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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