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Leslie Ayre-Jaschke / Eric Jaschke <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 8 Dec 1996 12:08:43 -0700
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Hi All--
I probably need to reintroduce myself since I've been NOMAIL for ages. I've
been certified since 1987 so will be studying like crazy this spring and
summer for the big rewrite (which by the way, I believe strongly is the way
to go--I'm hoping IBLCE won't knuckle under to the non-exam forces...)

I'm in private practice in a small town in northern Alberta, Canada, and
also am the coordinator of a prenatal nutrition project funded in part by
Health Canada's "Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program." I have 2 sons, 17 and
14, both bf. Got started in this field through LLL (have been a Leader for
15 years).

Nipple shields: I used one briefly with my first breastfeeding experience so
am not as nervous about them as some people. I did go through a "never never
use one" phase, but have come back to realize they are one more tool in my
bag of tricks. I've used one several times when I felt we were going to lose
the mother to breastfeeding if she didn't have the feeling of the baby on
the breast. Even though it's through a silicone barrier, it's still a lot
more rewarding than finger feeding or cup feeding to actually FEEL that baby
nursing. This can serve as encouragement to hang in there and continue. I
agree with Jack, among others, however, that they shouldn't be overused, and
used only if other methods haven't worked. I don't like seeing them used in
the hospital when mothers and babies are going home in 2 days--too soon to
be using one, in my opinion. The December JHL hasn't arrived yet, but having
read the posts,  I'm anxious to see what it contains on this topic.

I loved Jeanette's husband's comment about tightropes and footbridges:
sometimes I'm definitely in tightrope territory and it feels great, but
other times I need the footbridge.

Leslie Ayre-Jaschke, BEd, IBCLC
Peace River, Alberta, Canada

PS:  Please note new email address.

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