Was just discussing with a fellow colleague that fact that we really do
need to know how to support a mother who for whatever reason (eg has breast
cancer, is on medication that is contr-indicated, etc) bottle feeds her
baby. What do we tell her re frequency of bottle feeds, the practicalities
of preparing formula, cleaning equipment etc, what formula to use and why,
how to tell when baby needs more (or less)? If we believe that formula
feeding is dangerous then we need to know how to make it safer for the
mother and baby if mother has to bottle feed.
I would be interested to hear what others think we should know to ensure
the well being of the babies we work with.
Regards
Ellen McIntyre IBCLC, South Australia