Lisa writes:

Mom is  young and does not want to pump despite many requests.
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This is both fascinating and sad. Is mom refusing to participate in her  
baby's healthcare in any other way, such as denying the surgery, or forbidding 
 any other needed treatments, interventions, medications? This is 
essentially  what she is doing by not wanting to pump. She has the power to  offer a  
medical intervention that only she can provide and doesn't really get that. 
Hard  situation. Breastfeeding is still seen as so much of a lifestyle 
choice instead  of health and wellness intervention. I hope this doesn't sound 
cruel, but maybe  she needs to be told simply honestly that her baby needs 
her milk and if  she won't provide this necessary treatment she can sign a 
"refusing medical  intervention" form or something. Again, hard situation. No 
one wants to bully a  stressed mom, but...
 
Peace,
Judy  

Judy LeVan  Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY,  USA
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