I completely agree with you Jane. I have had many talks with some of my nurses on the ward when they tell me 'i know the baby is eating because i can hear swallowing sounds'. Some babies are loud and i can place a gloved finger in their mouth and see great mouth movement, pauses between sucking and hearing loud swallowing noises when there is actually nothing coming from my gloved finger. 

Jessica Callahan
rn, ibclc
USA, NC

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