Barbara, I agree.

>Michael Woolridge describes flow rate problems as a reason some babies will
>suck in an overly aggressive way, applying prolonged negative pressure to
>the nipple tissue.  Sustained negative pressure on skin produces bruising.
>This is what hickeys or love bites are.  Suck long and hard enough and the
>skin begins to break down.
>
>Barbara Wilson-Clay, BSEd, IBCLC
>Austin Lactation Associates, Austin, Texas
>http://www.lactnews.com
>

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