In a message dated 10.15.03 6:24:28 PM, Nancy writes:


> I'm wondering if there is a way to embrace these women, acknowledge their
> pain, and help them reframe their experience.  Perhaps some of Lactnet's
> best minds can help me work on this one.
> 
I wondered about this too. 
 Working with women for whom breastfeeding seems doomed is an extremely 
difficult experience for us   LCs as well and I think sometimes it is hard for even 
the best of us to navigate the turbulent dynamics.
I have   thought about writing a form letter of sorts meant to be mailed at 
the end of these most difficult cases, one that praises and calms in all the 
right places. This seems easier to me than writing it at the time. Because of 
the fragility of these women, perhaps Lactnet minds with more counseling 
expertise/experience might have some ideas??

Lynn Shea Rn,Bsn,Ibclc
Franklin,Massachusetts


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