BARB WROTE"
"One of the things that the L & D RN's would like is some suggestions for a
short and sweet conversation about feeding choices when they admit the
mother.  Right now, they just ask how she is planning to feed the baby."


Hi Barb-
I've been working at hospitals and doing BF ed for along time- what I like to
ask is:

"Are you planning to feed your baby HUMAN MILK or a SUBSTITUTE?  (Pause) ..If
you are not sure, I can tell you without a doubt that your baby is HUMAN  and
his body is designed for HUMAN MILK, and not a substitute. " And then if they
are interested, I add that we would love to help her learn how, as we love to
see the babies get healthy food.
Luciajenkins, RN, IBCLC

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