The hazards problem has only recently occurred to me as a target. Of
course, information has existed for a long time, but I think because "we"
understand and believe without resistance (because it is intuitively obvious
to "us"), I think "I" have not realized how BENIGN others view formula as
being. Yes, the radical issue is sticky--like we're insulting mom and apple
pie--and yes, so many of us were formula fed, and many have fed their
children formula who are HCPs, so it sounds very threatening. However, we
do have research, and even when I mention increased risk of diabetes, many
nurses have been surprised and amazed--they simply did not know--and I
think they actually have questioned what they formerly believed. (this was a
small group I told) So, I know there is a problem about treading lightly on
sacred ground, but somehow it has to happen.
On a slightly different note, I have started bringing up the issue of
quantity of supplement (sometimes it is medically indicated) to staff, who
inevitably give 1 1/2 oz day one, hour 8 (policy). Then, they give parents
the six pack of formula, and never tell them that 15 cc's would probably be
MORE than enough, so the baby downs 2 oz. I believe the problem here,
besides the lack of knowledge by staff, is that parents perceive the bottle
of ready to feed as A SINGLE SERVING, like handing someone a can of
coke--"sip on this until it's empty." I think it's psychological and lack
of information. We have discussed using powder to cut down on the ease of
formula use, by both staff and parents.
I envy the Baby Friendly hospitals, and applaud them. I do not think it
will happen here.
Patricia Ellis
----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: bf challenges
> Jennifer:
>
> you , and Pat have hit on what I think are some of the biggest
challenges
> we face... hospital gave formula... that is tacit approval that this is
the
> way to feed a baby... if the hospital does it it must be right....
>
> and Pat/ formula is not discussed as having hazards... I am not sure how
we
> change that without sounding like radicals.
>
> Patricia
>
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