Linda,
        I totally agree with you about the immorality/ unethicalness of
discharging babies who can't bf.  The problem is that the doctors will say
they may not be able to bf but they can bottle feed and that meets the
criteria.  In the words of one esteemed ped (wry smile/frown) "I don't care
how the kid eats as long as it eats"(meaning oh well if bf isn't working).

                                Debbie



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     Debbie Codding, RN   Mother-Infant Unit, Naval Hospital Oak Harbor
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