In my small community hospital, phototherapy is used only in cases of
extreme hyperbilirubinia (such as with my babies).  Normally, the staff is
reasonably pro-breastfeeding.  However, as soon as there is any "problem,"
breastfeeding becomes an afterthought (when in my opinion, especially in the
case of too much bili, it should be top priority).  This is why I am seeking
an option for in my home should this baby, like his.her siblings, have the
abnormal, severe jaundice that results from ABO incompatibility.  I do not
want breastfeeding to be interrupted because a nurse thinks I shouldn't be
holding my baby or thinks a bottle gets the feeding done faster.  My first
two experiences were so terrible and I was really powerless to defend myself
and my babies from the anti-breastfeeding priorities of the nursing staff.

I'm sorry this has gone off-topic.  I thought this would be a good place to
ask for resources so that I can avoid the hospital stay and interruption in
breastfeeding that came with it with my first two babies.  I appreciate the
resources that I did get and will explore those in my local area.

Thanks,
Diana in NY

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