Warning: I have had a really bad day.

What about having them sign an AMA form?  I guess it seems drastic,
maybe harsh, but quite frankly, I don't know how many times I have been
presented with the yellow "Informed Consent" form while in the hospital
for my child's care that I would consider specious at best.  In fact, I
notice that my local children's hospital paints a lovely picture of the
services they will "offer/provide" when they want me to do a procedure,
test, etc, but when I want something done, I get a long list of the
RISKS of doing said test.  Maybe parents would start seeing that
breastfeeding was really important if medical professionals had them
sign a waiver when they stopped.

Suggested text:

I am discontinuing breastfeeding my child(ren) against medical advice.

My physician has informed of the benefits that can reasonably be
expected from breastfeeding are: (extensive list).

My physician has also informed that the risks of artificial feeding
are: (extensive list).

I understand the risks of refusing to breastfeed my child(ren), and I
am willing to assume these risks.  It has been explained to me that
there may be life-long consequences for the child who is artificially
fed, and I am willing to assume those life long consequences.

I understand that discontinuing breastfeeding may result in a worsening
of my child(ren)'s known condition and any conditions currently unknown
and could pose a threat to my child(ren)'s life, health, and medical
safety, including death or permanent disability.  I hereby refuse to
breastfeed my child(ren).

Signature:                              Date:   Time:
Print mother's full name        Her date of birth
Print Name of child(ren)        Date(s) of Birth
Full Address, City, State, Zip


Katie Bredbeck

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