>Rachel
>fighting the battle for competent help PLUS appropriate aids

I think what Rachel says makes all of the difference. I think we need to
look at how the sheilds are used. When used responsibly I have not seen
unsurmountable problems. When they are handed out like candy, with no real
reason, with no pumping and no follow-up you are asking for trouble.

I also agree with Jan. I too have found babies that are used to
finger-feeding or fast flow bottles much harder to trasition than babies on
the sheild. I appreiciate everyones input though. It is always good, if
sometimes painful, to be forced to examine my clinical practices.

Janet
Santa Cruz, CA
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