In a message dated 9/15/98 8:19:03 PM Central Daylight Time, Kathy in Wash
writes:
<< We are going to have an information/release form for both the mother and
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her nurses to sign=2E It
will go over all the reasons not to supplement (ie: nipple confusion, =20
sore nipples, engorgement) and state that if the mother still wishes to =20
bottlefeed, she is releasing the hospital from any liability related to =20
her breastfeeding success=2E >>
Wonderful! I love the idea of recognizing that hospitals risk a lawsuit when
they undermine breastfeeding! Diane Wiessinger has a great handout on the
formula decision that could be used to be sure you are getting informed
consent.
Elaine Ziska