hello everyone.......
i have been working with a client through the WIC program(a supplemental
nutrition program for Women, Infant and Children) who gave birth approximately
3 months ago to twin girls. One baby never breastfed(although nursed well a
few times while I was present, and with use of a nipple shield) so mom pumped
and gave her breastmilk. She gradually weaned this baby to formula; her other
baby refused formula.....then would take breastmilk from a bottle, and now
will not take a bottle at all. The mom is anxious to wean, partly because she
feels bad that one is nursing, and the other is not.  I have discussed
increasing her milk, trying to get the other baby nursing, tips for giving a
bottle, cups, etc. etc. Honestly, I'm not sure about how to counsel her
anymore......has anyone had a client in a similiar situation??   I loaned out
my twins books awhile back........and haven't replaced..........so if this
issue(guilt over nursing one only) is discussed could someone fill me in???

Jackie Cantley, BS IBCLC WIC
Pittsburgh(Burrrrrr) PA(where ice skates would have been appropriate during
Home visits today........no falls yet-- even with a pump, scale, folder, etc.
in hand)
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