>I seem totally unable
>to cut a syringe with any home instrument except a serrated knife,... What
>do you hospital-based folks use without
>access to steak knives? [Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC]  A *good*
>pocketknife works; one turns it back to front after cutting.

>I have had success with it...It is
>quicker and easier than a breast pump, and mom can control the suction
>and the length of time she holds out the nipple. Her nipples are now
>protruding normally without "therapy" anymore, at 2 wks+ pp. [Lisa Marasco]

What type of schedule did your mom use?  Before each feeding, or ...?

Arly Helm

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