Anne said
>The pre op guidelines at Children's Hospital in Boston are quite clear in
>their grouping of breastmilk with other clear fluids like apple juice, water.
>I realize this may not be the norm around the US but CHildren's is a leader
>in the field and it is the norm with them

Anne,
While they may be a leader in the field, you wouldn't believe the
difficult time I've had with them when dealing with an older breastfed
baby (9-12mos).  Not me personally but many of the moms I work with.
P.S.  Thank you for all the work you have done to get baby friendly
status...Congrats!

Ilene Fabisch, IBCLC, LLLL, WIC BF Co
Brockton, MA

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