If your baby seems to be getting enough milk, but
continues to suck
for an hour or more, your little one might be
nursing for comfort rather than
for nourishment.
Many health care professionals believe that toddlers
nurse «only
for comfort» (as if that in itself isn't sufficient reason) and breast milk
continues to provide valuable nutrition beyond infancy.
Emergency Department RN, September 2011 — presentCullman Regional Medical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history
for individual patients - Provides
comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered
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continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with patients