I think the key word here is "hand" meaning women who touch their breast early and often - massage, compression, expression will nurse better, longer. Why? Because they are familiar with the equipment! How they feel - all the time. I am always surprised when women come in and have not touched their own breasts or touch them like they are foreign objects. I often say to my clients : your breasts tell the story of your life - if something is going on - you'll feel it there first - pay touch and pay attention to your breasts. Maria Parlapiano RN IBCLC Chatham, NJ Creator- Petition: "Stop Newark/Nestle Now!". If u haven't signed yet -please do!) *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome