Hi, Kelly, One of the most insidious, damaging obstetric practices is separating mother and baby. Depriving mother and baby of skin to skin contact. Also (hopefully not so common now) giving supplements of substances other than breastmilk, just to name a few.
The Australian breastfeeding Association's "Breastfeeding Management in Australia " is a great resource. It's out of print at the moment (temporarily, but perhaps if you are not already a member, you could join ABA and utilise your group's library. Also "Breastfeeding Naturally" (ABA) and Sue Cox's "Breastfeeding...I can do that" (available from ABA) are faulous resources. As is a subscription to the Lactation resource centre. Have a look on the ABA website www.breastfeeding.asn.au Love, Barb -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
