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Date: | Sat, 3 Jun 1995 05:20:26 PDT |
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Hi Jan and all,
We call the nipple sucker an 'adapted syringe.' Among ourselves, we call it
a 'nipple stretcher.' Mothers do not seem to object to the term, adapted
syringe.
We generally suggest that a mother start using it after delivery. I would
not want any hint of nipple stimulation suggested by us as the cause of
premature labor. We suggest a mother use it about 5 mins./ hour or so. She
may elect not to use it at a time that she will be using the pump. She may
use it just before nursing. We provide general guidelines; the mother plays
with the adapted syringe and determines what works best for her.
A problem we have found is the occassional well-meaning nurse who will use
the device for the mother. I try to make it clear that the mother is the
only one allowed to use it. She is the only one who can determine the
appropriate amount of suction -- how much to stretch before any hint of
discomfort.
Hope this is helpful.
Pardee H. HInson, MPH, IBCLC
Charlotte, NC
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