<<They are, however, only receiving breastmilk.  Therefore they are being 
exclusively breastfed.

If the baby was given oral anti-biotics, would it no longer be 
'exclusively breastfed'?>>

I would hope not! But, who is to quantify that 1 ounce to "flush out
jaundice" to one person, or 16 ounces to "flush out jaundice" to another?
The baby was "exclusively breastfed" except for the 2 days it was given 4-4
ounce bottles of formula and we know how that can snowball.

<<A way to phrase this might be that whilst the unit has X amount of 
babies fed formula or sugar water in the first 48 hours, the actual 
discharge rate for exclusive breastfeeding is Y.>>

That makes good sense, Morgan. And, it helps the people who support the
mother/baby to understand exactly upon what they are treading.

<Many mothers struggle mightily to get their babies off formula, and 
'back' to exclusive.  I'd like to see that applauded, and not hidden!

Morgan Gallagher>>

For sure. But, why do mothers have to struggle to get babies off formula
when the health care provider insists on doing something (we) know would be
detrimental? If it's just one ounce, maybe that's one thing, but what about
the poor mom who has to deal with an overstuffed baby who decides it's not
worth the trouble? I would be interested to see the exclusive breastfeeding
rates at *7 days.* My guess is this is a prime time of difficulty for many
moms and babies.

Best wishes,
Sam 

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