At my hospital the IBCLCs are preparing an inservice for the nurses on the
topic of realistic expectations for breastfeeding in the 1st and 2nd days
of life.  This is a constant conflict for us, as they are always pressing
the moms to "feed every 3 hrs", which is usually impossible since the
babies are so sleepy.  If they can't breastfeed, they feel pressured to
give bottles.  We are collecting research defense for the expectation that
one or two good feeds in the 1st day and the same or a little more in the
second day is adequate for the healthy, full term newborn.

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