Norma Ritter wrote:

>What we need is to make it possible for mothers to care for their own
>babies, or have them very close by, while they do other work too.
>  
>
Very true.  This would be what is best for mothers and babies, and our 
society.

But it's not reality now, and we need to figure out how to help mothers 
breastfeed in this society, where working is so often not a choice. 

This mother might consider another option for child care, such as a home 
based caretaker, and I personally think that an unannounced visit to 
baby in the middle of the day would be advisable, to check on things.  A 
long visit with the caretaker, going over expectations and alternatives 
to feeding, would be great too. Maybe mom could make a checklist of 
things the caretaker could try before a feeding, and provide more 
bottles of a smaller amount (ie, 2 ounce bottles instead of 4 ounce 
bottles).  A note from a doctor could make it clear that  more milk 
and/or cereal in the bottle is not the answer and may make things 
worse.  Maybe mom can move baby to a caretaker closer to work, so lunch 
time can be spent breastfeeding. 

Joylyn

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