Hi Cathy,

Many mothers of premies tell me that if they HAVE TO comply with the
doc's wishes to give their babies AIM and/or not allow them to go to
breast before learning how to bottlefeed. They are under the
impression that they have no say in the matter at all. I would love to
be able to quote a law that gives them this right. Would you please
share your references with us?

warmly, norma
Norma Ritter IBCLC, RLC
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> If you are in the US, the mom can legally insist that it is
her baby and the baby is to be given her milk, with fortifier if
neccessary.  She needs to be careful that she remains calm and
reasonable, so the staff does not fight back by ordering a psych consult
for her. <

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