Hi all,
    Congrats to all our new lactation consultants.

Now the question.  I have searched the archives and could not find anything
on this problem.

 How do other NICU's handle verifying breast milk.  Do you treat it like a
med?  Does it have to be verified by 2 RN's?   The NICU at the hosp where I
work part time called today, because one of the MD's want Breast milk to be
verified by 2 RN's prior to giving it to the infant.  The NICU has had 2
babies in the last couple of years get another mom's milk.  The nurses do
not want to verify it X 2 because it would be a "pain".  They feel that they
would not be as supportive of BF if they have to verify X 2.  Of course they
need the info soon because the MD wants to start this policy NOW.  Any
feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Beth Collins RN IBCLC

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