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In a message dated 12/12/2002 11:58:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,
SandraDodd@... writes:
> In a message dated 12/12/02 9:32:29 AM, liza@... writes:
>
> <<The fact that human babies have to learn how to suckle
> really tells us a lot about the human animal. >>
>



Noooo! If that is true, then it took my babies 1 second or less to learn
that! <g> From what I understand, babies suck can and do their finger is the
womb!

Robin


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Liza Sabater

Evan attached immediately and then, completely lost it (this was
before the colic kicked in). It was hard the weeks afterwards. Thanks
to friends who work with La Leche League, I was able to get back in
track with it. Same with Aidan. We have an ultrasound with him
sucking his fore and middle fingers; he sucked his fingers minutes
after he was born but latching on was a huge undertaking. It was
really difficult to the point that I developed mastitis for several
times and got really sick --with both of them. The encouragement I
got from friends, LL-Leagers and midwives, plus my determination to
breast feed got me through it. And the lactation consultants said it
--some get it immediately, others just don't and yes, you have to
teach babies how to latch on.

That aside, I think it is a part of evolution that, thanks to the
technology and resources we have available, we are by-passing a lot
of drama involving childbirth and newborn care. If not, Evan would
not have been born alive or after having Aidan I would have bled to
death. Nature would have definitely dealt us a blow but thanks to
nurture my children and I are here.

Best,
Liza


>In a message dated 12/12/2002 11:58:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>SandraDodd@... writes:
>> In a message dated 12/12/02 9:32:29 AM, liza@... writes:
>>
>> <<The fact that human babies have to learn how to suckle
>> really tells us a lot about the human animal. >>
>>
>
>
>
>Noooo! If that is true, then it took my babies 1 second or less to learn
>that! <g> From what I understand, babies suck can and do their finger is the
>womb!
>
>Robin
>

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