Hello, All:  Interesting discussion on C-Sections.  I have to comment on
the remark made about calling the LC to come and assist the mom/baby
immediately after delivery.  Please tell me hospitals aren't doing this for
all deliveries!  That 1st hour is sacred, private time for the family and
the only people who should be present during this time is the mom, dad, and
baby and any family/support people that they wish sharing this precious
time.  Unless, of course, there is a medical reason for hospital personnel
to be there.  The nurse can discreetly and unobtrusively do mom/baby's
vital signs/assessments per protocol and then LEAVE the room.  Our Birth
Center nurses do not call me to assist unless they have identified issues
that they feel are beyond their expertise.  I do have to say this does not
happen often.  Remember, we need to empower the mother and boost her
confidence in her ability to breastfeed on her own.
I have a quote from LLLI in my office:

...If you give advice and information and encourage the mother to make her
own decisions, then you are EMPOWERING her.  LISTEN HARDER AND SPEAK SOFTER.

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL   USA

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