I have permission from mom to post - she is so proud of her baby.  He is 14
months now and had open heart at 6 months for an ASD, VSD and pulmonary
stenosis.  He came thru his surgery with flying colors and mom was very
impressed with the docs and nursing staff because when he was ready to
start oral feedings again post-op, they told mom to just go ahead and
resume breast because baby was doing so well.  Mom went to the hospital
prepared to pump and her baby taking a bottle wasn't a real issue although
he clearly preferred breast.  She was willing to do whatever was
recommended, so was very surprised and pleased when they told her in her
baby's case they were waiving standard protocol.  She was also told by the
1st cardiologist she saw after birth that she would have to supplement the
baby because he would be expending too many calories breastfeeding.
Wrong!  Baby gained weight slowly but steadily up to the time of his
surgery strictly on breast.  This mom is also a very vocal advocate for not
only her baby but also for herself, which may have helped in her situation.
Maybe with some support, your mom could be encouraged to speak up for her
baby and herself?

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL  USA

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