I've been skimming the recent posts on cup feeding, and the consensus seems
to be that cup feeding should not be taught over the phone.  As a volunteer
LLLL who answers the city-wide Bf helpline in turn with others, I'm
wondering where that leaves me.  Assume for the moment that I'm not
willing/able to do a volunteer home visit for every mom who calls about a
baby who is nipple-confused.  (I have a young, busy family of my own which
makes it very difficult for me to do visits.)  While baby is refusing the
breast, should I talk to her about alternative feeding methods over the
phone?  Do I need to refer each one to a professional LC?  Guidance or
opinions anyone?  TIA


Susan Horein
Wisconsin, USA
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