Hi All,

Does anyone out in lacland have a breastfeeding friendly protocol for
treating hypoglycemia in the neonate?  Our policy now states that if the one
touch heel stick is between 20-40  the baby MUST be supplimented with 1/2
ounce of formula. We would like to see this changed to allowing the infant to
go to breast or fingerfeeding colostrum .  Also is anyone using pedialite in
the absence of colostrum?  Would this be enough to raise the blood sugar
without introducing formula to a breastfed baby? Any references would be
appreciated-TIA

Jane in sunny southern N.H.