An interesting thought just crossed my mind that I'd like to share and elicit some input about, especially from those who have more psychiatric background. Post Traumatic Shock Disorder has been widely enough publicized that many laypersons, as well as HCP's have at least some vague idea as to what it means. My idea, too, is pretty vague. Something to do with slow processing from short term memory to long, with resultant forgetfulness and seemingly inappropriate behavior? I am wondering: * whether that type of mechanism might be part of what we note in the slow start at breast we often see in babies who have had traumatic birth situations (over and beyond the presence of drugs in their system, i.e. vacuum, forceps, rapid labor, deep suctioning.) * whether that term (or some variation) could be useful in conveying messages to parents in prenatal classes, and to staff and parents during the newborn period about situations where baby does not seem to respond to usual stimuli to nurse. * or whether use of the term might be outright inaccurate, too strong, potentially harmful to the parents reaction to the child, etc. Ideas, anyone? Jean ****************** K. Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC Dayton, Ohio USA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html