Linda; 5 of your 6 points about the pregnant mum whose toddler is leaving
teeth marks on her breast were excellent - very practical, very sensitive.
But I couldn't help feeling alarmed at this one:

> 2. The teeth marks are probably pressure marks, which isn't all that
> unusual in an older baby nursing. If the teeth are sharp, a dentist may
be
> able to smooth the edges. Be sure to pick a compassionate and sensitive
> dentist who works with children a lot.

Maybe this step is more routine in your area...maybe I'm just a bit silly
about dental treatment...but the thought of a little child sitting there in
the dentist's chair having his teeth filed smooth to make things more comfy
for his mum...

As I said, I agree wholeheartedly with your points about the emotional
demands/conflicts of feeding whilst pregnant; I can't help thinking,
though, that sometimes we need to help mums think about why they are
continuing to feed in these situations; who is leading who?  (I'm talking
generally now - not specifically about this mum.)  Whilst I fully
appreciate and advocate the advantages of long-term breastfeeding, I can't
help thinking that often there is a 'window' of time when a child is ready
(indeed, maybe, dare I say it? - wants) to stop breastfeeding and move on
through life and sometimes it can be very hard for mothers to recognise and
accept this happening.
Hannah
(midwife and National Childbirth Trust breastfeeding counsellor, UK)
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