In my own humble experience, I have witnessed first hand the  calmness my 
daughter had when at the breast during her heel sticks.  The  lab techs were 
downright hostile with me when I demanded to nurse during these  sticks....I mean, 
how dare I make them bend in such a manner to make a poor  innocent baby 
comfortable.  However, my daughter barely flinched during the  PKU, and several 
bili sticks.  The lab techs left shaking their heads,  amazed that they weren't 
listening to a screaming baby that was just "mad" and  not really in pain.  
Due to this experience, I have watched the techs  change their attitude and even 
encourage moms to nurse during these  procedures.  I, of course, tell moms 
they have the right to do this and  more than one mom has gratefully thanked me 
for this information.
 
Just my humble experience-in honor of my baby girl's first  birthday.
 


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