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Denise Fisher <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:27:18 +1000
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Lisa brought up the topic of ibclcs seeing only those mothers who need
'expert' assistance.  I think something we need to keep in mind is the
differences between Australia and the US.  In Australian hospitals most
births are normal deliveries, the epidural rates are quite low and when
they are used they are generally late in labour. There is a big move to
natural birthing (or elective unwarranted caesars!!) and most maternity
units seem to pride themselves on their 'breastfeeding on discharge from
hospital' statistics.
Also, all staff in birth suites and postnatal wards are midwives.  They
have specifically received breastfeeding education.
OK now there's a lot of generalisations there - but on the whole that is
the big picture.
In Australia I would love to see IBCLCs available in all hospitals to see
women who are having difficulties.

Denise

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BreastEd Online Lactation Studies Course
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