Pam wrote, "The first time she
pumped I assisted. She used a double electric hospital grade pump and
afterwards I added <2cc glucose water to each flange/bottle to draw out the
colostrum.  The total obtained was 9cc and mom was very pleased. She took
the syringe of colostrum to the Nursery and the nursery nurse called me and
BLASTED me out. "

Would you have the references for this protocol of using water or glucose 
water to "draw out colostrum?"   This would seem to negate exclusive 
breastfeeding and I want to know what is the evidence we have for this practice.  Is this 
common practice in hospitals for women who have to pump?
Valerie W. McClain

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