Scales are tools. I see this as a safety issue. I rarely see normal babies
in my practice - every mother who comes to me has some sort of breastfeeding
problem. Yes, of course I assess everything I can - that's a subjective
evaluation. I ALSO use objective tools especially a scale to make sure the
infant is getting enough to eat.  There's no good reason to avoid using an
objective tool when the situation calls for it. Normal breastfeeding is
usually obvious.

 

Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC

Bright Future Lactation Resource Centre Ltd

6540 Cedarview Ct, Dayton OH 45459

937-438-9458 / fax 937-438-3229

www.BFLRC.com  

 


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