I didn't really mean this to be taken as a serious recommendation! LOL.
Although I do think we can sometimes learn from a few tricks from other
professionals. It would be important, of course, not to assume that what
works for cows will work for women. I think it's safe to say that for many
women (and also, apparently, cows) a little bit of pampering can do wonders
for milk supply!

One point in the article that I found of interest is that the cows involved
are already high producers (ie. getting plenty to eat, plenty of udder
emptying etc.)  But, the pampering seems to be just the right added touch to
push it higher. I think I can extrapolate something here for women...
pampering will not make milk in the absence of what we already know to be
the key componants of milk production. It may, however, boost supply in
women who are already doing the basics and not making enough.... ie. those
NICU moms.

Now here's a little idea to "chew on." How about waterbeds in the parent
suites at the NICUs? And daily massage therapy as well......

Susan



Jim & Winnie Mading wrote:

> Susan says:
> "Let's make a new waterbed mattress standard for the early postpartum
> period!"
> Yes, but there have been concerns raised about having a baby in bed with
> you in a waterbed.  It might be possible for baby to get face down and
> not be able to  raise the head enough to clear the airway.  This would
> be primarily a concern with older "non baffled" waterbeds.  Do any of
> you caution about co-sleeping in waterbeds?
> Winnie

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