I think my "definition" of medicalized breastfeeding is what the nurses  look 
for - baby has to feed every two to three hours, if not, then we  supplement. 
If baby seems hungry after ten minutes at each breast, we  supplement. Not 
check latch, not assess for swallowing. So many nurses don't  really know or 
care that there are differences in the first 24-48 hours that  treat 
breastfeeding like it should be treated after the milk increases. (I  refuse or try not to 
say "milk comes in") It has been a crummy week with so many  women being 
engorged because of management as above, even though the LC who was  there for 
years prior to my being hired is wonderful and against  supplementation. We have 
so many problems with moms wanting to give bottles  thinking that is the way 
to "Do both" because they are afraid that they won't be  able to get away from 
the baby or be able to "share" the care. Sometimes I can  be a diplomat, 
sometimes not.
Just my 02 and please no flames.
MK

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