I just wanted to do a little venting and see if I am way off base or are others 
feeling the same.
Our Obstetrical unit has been under renavation so we are trying to work in a 
limited area. Normally have about 500 babies a year. We have been seeing an 
increase since our renavation like 50-60 per month instead of 45. We need to 
send patients to a surgical unit with their babies if we are too full. I work as 
an LC assessing moms and babies, educating staff and patients. assisting all 
new moms throughout their stay as well as follow up. 
I felt like we came along way from separating moms and their babies to initial 
skin to skin care right after birth until breastfeeding had begun. Most of the 
staff have been cooperating. But this is the week that is driving me nuts.
Staff are giving complimentary feedings so moms can sleep. Not 5 to 10ml but 
30-35ml. Moms are worried their baby won't feed because for me they are in a 
dead sleep from so much formula or barfing it all up. The moms and staff look 
at me to fix it all in five minutes so mom can go home and move the next one 
in.
I guess I'm asking is this the way it's going to be. Formula is so ready and free 
for so many because of WIC. We lost our peer counselor in January so now we 
just have the Wic nurses trying to fill the gap. My nerves are fraying as well 
since I'm studying for the IBCLC this year as well. 
Since it has been so busy I've had to take assignments of patients as well as 
carrying on my usual duties because I don't want any moms to go without 
help.
Terri Klein RN CLE CLC

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