I just read the article and it's true, a little formula will not kill a
baby. 

Along with my lactation colleagues with whom I work, I've concluded that
epidurals and other medical practices that may interfere with
breastfeeding are not the best, but they are a part of our current
workplace/care delivery culture.  Lots of women want epidurals.  Lots of
women want to use some formula. 

Yes, I wish all babies would be exclusively breastfed.  But that's not
what's happening in the setting where I work.  I have found that a
moderate approach with nurses and families works best.   Some women who
deliver a second time at my hospital have told the nursing staff that
they do not want the lactation consultant in their room, at all.   What
could have contributed to such a strong reaction?  Don't know the story. 
All I know is that a woman has a negative feeling about lactation
consultants.   I choose to do all I can to meet a mother where she is,
and help her meet HER GOALS, not mine. 

Susan in Minnesota
  rn ibclc

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