In a message dated 3/16/99 10:24:46 AM Central Standard Time,
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<< Did you see good Morning America this morning!  They were talking about a
 real case where a baby had died from breastfeeding failure (lack of calories
 and dehydration) and the mother is being prosecuted.  The female doctor
 (can't remember her name) on the show talked about how to tell if a baby is
 getting enough nutrition is by having 8-12 wet diapers a day and not to feel
 guilty if you had to give formula.  To say the least I e-mailed the show
 right away with a bit (really a whole lot) of  information on correct I&O
 for a breastfeeding baby.  So be on the look for increased phone call and
 worried parents. >>
Aargh, it's been happening for a few weeks now, since I live here.... Just now
a mom called about that, a social worker, saying that she has been an advocate
for children for years, and now with her own 6 day old, is worried.  Ped told
her her milk might not be enough, to supplement after every nursing, did some
supplementation for a few days, then Ped said baby had gained 4-5 ounces (
would not weigh without diaper since her office was cold...) and since it was
"mostly on breastmilk" maybe mom's milk was OK. Mom was worried that after all
her years working for children she might be committing "child abuse or
neglect" by nursing...yep she saw the show...
Judy LeVan Fram, Brooklyn, NY