hi all,
2009/7/3 Kershaw Jane <[log in to unmask]>:
> But - just to be "devil's advocate" - if we treated lack of milk supply as a serious issue that needs all
> the full force of investigation and treatment that we apply to - say - erectile dysfunction - rather than
> patting women on the back and saying formula is almost as good and your baby will be fine because > I was formula fed and I am OBVIOUSLY just fine - should we not be able to discuss all options for
> moms, if we are truly lactation consultants and not just breastfeeding cheerleaders?
sure, but we need to differentiate carefully if there is really a
lack, before we start popping out pills, don't you think?
suggesting drugs like domperidone, before for example the
"breastfeeding management" has been checked and improved, is like
taking antibiotics for a simple cold.
ok, i know there are people who do that. but i don't consider it a good idea.
nina
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