I think the social workers are distracted by the breastfeeding and not
seeing the (to me) obvious. Mom's internet gambling and Dad's abuse. I
would personally add to that the likelihood of PPD. Baby's nursing "all the
time" is probably his only way of getting attention. Might I speculate that
if he weren't nursing, he would be formula fed by an older sibling? They
need to deal with the gambling and the abuse and quit accusing her of being
responsive to her baby. She can nurse and attend to other kids at the same
time. She cannot do anything for or with the kids when she is on the
internet or if she is being attacked by Dad. In my NSHO. Why don't they
find and interview the 14 y.o.?
--- Phyllis Adamson, IBCLC
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