Hi all :-) Early discharges are a problem here as well, of course (FL). Our peds see most kids at 2 weeks also. However, they are beginning to listen when the nursery staff or the LC tells them to do otherwise. A protocol was written that says any d/c prior to 40 hours of age should be seen within 48 hours, but not all the peds really do it. We have had a number of BF failure/dehydration cases. I agree that I hope it does not take a disaster to get the point across that early d/c cannot happen without a well-organized followup plan. I find myself arguing the case for the baby each am in the nursery, when mom is planning to go home, and baby hasn't latched yet! On a hopeful note, SOME are begining to listen...... Regarding Nurture III-The suction pressures on it equal those on the large pumps, what differs is the way it operates-the cycling time is slower. Cycling (each suction/release) is about 1.5 sec. on a large pump such as Medela 015 or Lactina; about 3.0 sec. on a N-III. So, it is not quite the pump as the large ones, BUT is quite portable, WILL double pump (something no other small pump will do), is quieter than a Mini-electric, BETTER than any of the cheap battery pumps, which cycle only 8-10 times/minute, and lasts longer than any other small pump I know of. In addition, the company you deal with is very user-friendly! If you have never used one, contact the company. They will send an LC a pump to try. Bailey Medical Engineering (805) 528-5781. REtail cost to client-approx. $105. Guaranteed for ONE YEAR. Last, but not least-I have a client who told me of a homeopathic preparation she gets from Canada called "Gripe Water". Apparently used to ease colic. Anyone familiar with it or its ingredients? Thanks everyone! Denise Mollenkopf, RNC, IBCLC [log in to unmask]