I have been at two separate births in the past month at two different  
hospitals.  One is "Baby FRIENDLY" designated and the other is trying for  it. Both 
tried to give formula to a newborn within 2 hours of birth because of  low 
blood sugar in a 9lbs+ baby. Neither hospital suggested nursing first,  though 
since I was there, both were nursed first. The first case, the mom wound  up 
giving formula afterwards because they would not stop harrassing her about it  
and the baby was in the nursery for "after birth" care. I was basically in shock 
 when we had to fight to have them let mom nurse the baby first in this last  
case, but since grandma and I stood our ground, the little one was finally 
taken  to his mother.  Can anyone tell me how they have successfully educated or 
 helped to create policy in this type of situation? 
 
Thank you,
Shannon Mitchell

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