> it is already much more expensive for a breastfeeding mother to have
>a baby in NICU than for a bottle feeder.
>... there is NO charge for bottles (nor is there any charge for
>any other patient meal)

When I worked in a NICU as an OT, breastfeeding mothers received free meals in
the cafeteria, on the theory that they were providing something for the
baby that would otherwise have to be provided by the hospital.  We accepted
free abm, so I'm not sure how relevant the argument really was, but it
sure was a great idea!

Sue Berres, OTR, PT