I would love to see this as well. My hospital is working on a formula consent for our hospital. This might be a great idea!
Christi L. Braun BSN RN IBCLC
> On Apr 2, 2014, at 7:50 PM, Gail Hertz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> This sounds reasonable to me, but I'm fairly open minded. If it is presented as a "convenience" for the docs it could be very well received. I recommend that it have check off boxes at the choices along with a possible fill in the blank for each one.
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> If you'd like to send it to me privately, I can review it and let you know what I think.
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> Gail Hertz, MD, IBCLC, FABM
> Author of The Little Green Book of Breastfeeding Management
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>> On Apr 2, 2014, at 8:19 PM, "Samantha M. Smith" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I work for WIC and in an effort to both connect with our local pediatricians, and reduce excessive supplementation, my agency is working up a little “prescription” or plan of care form to give to doctors who tell moms to supplement with over the counter formula, and I’m wondering if anyone else has seen and/or used something like this before.
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>> We want something very simple. A little, fill in the blank paragraph with the reason for supplementation, amount, and duration. We see so many moms that start supplementing under doctors orders without an end date, we’re hoping that with written instructions they’ll be more likely to return to fully breastfeeding when it becomes possible.
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>> My questions are this—first, is it a reasonable step to take? Second, do you foresee having any luck with pediatricians if it’s offered as a tool to help moms? Third, if you have used a form like this, is there a sample you’d be willing to share with me?
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>> Thank you!
>> Samantha M. Smith, IBCLC
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