I would not call that exclusive breastfeeding, regardless of the reason.
While it is standard medical advice to give formula for low blood glucose
and jaundice, it is not the best suggestion, especially if the mother is
available to contribute breastmilk.

The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) estimate that in 2005, 74% of American
babies were breastfeeding at birth, but of those babies, 25% received
formula supplementation in the first 2 days. These are not exclusively
breastfed babies.

Best wishes,
Sam Doak


We're going to Candy Mountain, Charlie!


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Recently the discussion has come up at my hospital on the meaning of
"exclusive breastfeeding" for statistical purposes.  On discharge, would you
say a baby is exclusively breastfed if the mom is still breastfeeding even
if the baby received formula for medical reasons such as low blood glucose,
jaundice, etc. or is "exclusively breastfeeding" reserved for a baby who has
ONLY received breastmilk?  Thanks in advance for your input.

Carrie Thayer RN, BSN, IBCLC
Southern California, USA

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