there are LCs (in my area) who believe it is necessary to do a test weigh
(before and after nursing) of EVERY mom/baby dyad they see. they honestly
can't tell if the baby is transferring milk, or perhaps they believe that
reduced intake is a factor in every single problem they see or i don't know
what, but i have been criticized for believing that test weighing is an
invasive procedure and should be used when needed.

on the plus side, of course, that scale costs a lot, and if you use it every
single time, not only do you look really medical (does that mean the same as
professional?) but you can justify the cost by saying you gotta have it. i
agree you gotta have it. i just try to avoid using it to scare someone when i
don't think it is warranted. who said moms look at the weigh in as an exam
they are afraid they will fail? ever so true.

carol brussel IBCLC
weighs mail all the time on that scale

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