Beadie says,


> When teaching an expectant parent class (childbirth or breastfeeding) I
> reinforce the fact  that term is at the end of the 37th week.  ( a good
> reminder by Rachel~ this is not 37 plus 7days this is 36 plus 7 days. )
>
When moms tell me their baby was "full term" (and it's 37 or 38 weeks), I
tell them that while that is considered full term obstetrically, it is
preterm for breastfeeding, and that we'll have to keep that in mind when we
are developing a feeding plan.  Sometimes it helps the moms, especially with
the WWM who doesn't latch on readily... (wimpy white male).

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC -- Wheaton IL
Lactation Education Consultants
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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