I had mixed feelings about the show. I mean, is it actually possible this
could happen. Drugs overdosing through breastmilk? Seems a bit far-fetched
but maybe a possibility? It was nice to see Nurse Hathaway pumping and for
babies beyond the typical 6 weeks of nursing that society expects. Too funny
when the paramedic had cereal with her breastmilk.

Patti (aspiring LC in Oregon)

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From: jhroibal <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 10:01 PM
Subject: Breastfeeding and the tv show, "ER"


> Did anyone else see tonight's episode of "ER" ?!?!?! It was titled,
> "Under Control"  I turned it on 30 minutes into the show and Dr. Green
> was talking with a mom who was holding a dead baby.  It seems that the
> baby died from a drug overdose. The mom swore there was no one around
> who would do such a thing to her baby.  After much questioning, the mom
> admitted that she worked two jobs and took "something" to stay awake.
> When the mom said she was nursing the baby, it became apparent to
> viewers that this baby overdosed on drugs from the mother's
> breastmilk!!!  Nothing else was mentioned, but the impression was very
> negative.
>
> In a lighter note, Nurse Hathaway's nanny called in saying the twins
> were crying inconsolably and the nanny brought them to the ER.  Nurse
> Hathaway later remarked something to the effect of, "they always are
> happier after I nurse them."
>
> So, viewers are left with a mixed impression of breastfeeding. I can't
> believe how pervasive the formula companies are in their attack on
> breastfeeding. I can't imagine that this episode with such a negative
> portrayal of breastfeeding could be a coincidence.  First Chicago Hope,
> then Law and Order and now, ER.  When will it end?
>
> turning off the television,
> Heidi S. Roibal Albuquerque, NM
>
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