אסתר גרוניס IBCLC
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UNpleasant subject, but we have
to discuss it. IN the event of war, your maternal instincts will be heightened. This is a good thing. IN the last war you were not a mother, and really didn't worry much about anything. Now you are a mother and have to protect your baby. I know that everyone wants to avoid the subject. Some tips: 1. Have some pumped milk in the freezer. IN the event that the baby has to be in his "Shmartaf" he will have to drink your milk from a bottle. Actually, the way the thing is made, he will have to drink it through his ear, but that is another story!! 2. when we are given instructions to open the masks, learn how to put your baby in the Shmartaf. Practice with a doll until you really know how to do it without thinking. Remember that you will be doing it with your mask on, so practice with your eyes closed. Yesterday I learned how, and I practiced with a doll. Be familiar with it, and do not wait until you are in a moment of panic to learn how to use it. Clean the bottle that comes with the kit, and have it ready in a plastic bag. There is a chupchik to attach a mostsets also. There is no way to breastfeed a baby in that thing. 3. YOu will be able to breastfed when under pressure. There are many reports in the literature that mothers during WWII who were breastfeeding had no problems, and were actually calmer than those who weren't. 4. If you do use the Atropine injection, remember that the way it works is to dry up your body totally, so after that you will have to drink liters of water to rehydrate. If you inject the baby also, he will need lots of liquids as well. IN this case, you may have to give him water. Remember that if you do inject the baby, leave the empty injector with him so that emergency crews will know that he has gotten it already. I know that there are such unpleasant subjects, but you will be calmer if you are ready. I do not believe that anything will happen, but just in case..... If a missile falls in Israel, I will be working 12 hour shifts. I hope I will have computer access in the hospital. Anyone who needs me can call 03 6925738. If I am online, it will be tafoos all the time, and if not, then leave me a message. I will check messages often. Stay safe!!
