In a message dated 95-10-07 15:47:23 EDT, you write: >Denise Fisher wrote: >Someone mentioned the other day that the Niplette had been approved for use >by the FDA, but not in the 3rd trimester, naturally. Why not? > >Denise, a mum in the 3rd trimester is very likely to be producing colostum, >which would be drawn out by the suction created by the Niplette. This would >cause the suction to be lost, ie it would fill up with colostum and fall >off. I don't know if this is actually the FDA's reason - they may have other >concerns, like potential infection? Perhaps someone in US may know about >this. The reason is the fear that nipple stimulation late in pregancy may lead to uterine contractions and the onset of premature labor. * ******************************************************************** * Jon Ahrendsen, M.D. FAAFP, LLLI Medical Associate * * 215 13th Ave SW * * Clarion, Iowa 50525 USA * * 515-532-2836, FAX 532-2523, Email [log in to unmask] * ******************************************************************** *