"In this age of uncertainty" I think she was (subconscously)looking for
a reason to wean despite what her left brain was saying.  Depending on
my relationship with her, I would have told her that their was one more
thing she could try to see if she was really going to be effected by
this dirty needle (cause what's she going to do stop her whole life-ie.
no more sex, no more children, no more eating off the same plate...?).
Decide what she would *really* like to do,ask in prayer that the Lord
would let her know if it was right decision, and if she felt a good
feeling come over her then she has nothing to fear...
Sometimes it comes down to asking the only One who knows the future.
-Joyce

Jane Crotteau BSN, RNC, IBCLC wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I had a call from a nurse/mother of a four month old who was stuck with a
> dirty needle. The patient had just had a blood transfusion. She felt in this
> age of uncertainty her only option was to wean.  She called for advice on how
> to wean and deal with the emotional trauma she was feeling.  She told me that
> even if it were a million to one chance she did not feel she had the right to
> endanger her daughter when "she could be just as healthy on formula".  I did
> not think this was an appropiate time to point out the hazards of infant
> formula.  I do feel for this woman and I would have liked to help her come to
> better solution.  Any ideas?
>
> Anyone going to Lactation Associates conference in Nadick this thursday and
> friday?
> Can we do lunch?
>
> Jane in southern N.H.