Because Nikki, unfortunately, all the staff  who care for these moms have 
access to getting the "stuff" for their breasts.  I need an alternative to 
lanolin. (Thank you to those who have e-mailed me off list with plant based 
products.)  I have no power over what others choose to do to the new moms. 
Yes, you bet, we do inservices at staff meetings, but not every nurse 
attends.  I can only support her when I am there in the few hours they give 
me to do what I can in educating, empowering, and fighting for their right to 
give babies what I believe to be a basic human right.... the right to 
have.......breastmilk.  And some moms get so beat up from a poor latch right 
from the start, they believe in their minds that a salve or gadgets or such will 
have a magic affect on her breasts.  These moms like gadgets. Why do you 
suppose they love those formula bags?  I can't change that in the hour or so I 
have with them.  Even after I correct /help/show/teach position & latch and  
hear "oh it doesn't hurt anymore". " My nipples no longer look like lipstick." I 
was told to do 15/15 on each side and  ON and on it goes.  I do my best by 
my moms, and if I were king i would most certainly change the way hospitals 
prioritize!

best,
robin

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