Guest guest Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 As for the marriage/divorce analogy I don't think anyone here has implied that as a matter of *routine* we initiate discussions with every mother regarding the risk factors associated with IGT of hypoplasia anymore than I encourage telling pregnant women horrible stories about lengthy, painful labors which result in 4th degree tears, or suggest people taking a cruise watch the Titanic before they depart. That's just poor manners. And being a counselor, I would have to say yes, that if there were evident risk factors associated with a decision a client I was supporting was making in regards to marriage, our session would actually probably involve exploring some of those factors. What we are discussing here is the initiation of compassionate, sensitive dialogue, in the presence of evident risk factors, to develop the most optimal plan of care and approach to maximize the likelihood of this mother's breastfeeding success and ensure follow-up. > > Dear Colleagues: > > > > What is the point of telling a mother about potential risk at the beginning of the breastfeeding relationship? Do we tell brides after their wedding that one in 3 marriages fail, and give her the names of 3 good counselors? Breastfeeding therapists don't get crystal balls along with our scales and pumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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