In our lactation service we are struggling to write a policy/guideline that supports how we recommend to supplement (or not supplement) newborns that have weight loss. We look at the global picture of nursing, output, milk supply, ect., but do not have any research to give us support for supplementing (or not supplementing) each infant, since each case is so individual. In surveying other hospitals, none have any guidelines, or can point to any research that supports what they are doing. We are hoping to find research that supports medically indicated need for supplement (as I'm sure you will all agree). If the answer is in the archives what would the key words be? I am hoping to connect with a lactation service that has taken a bold step and actually written a policy to this effect. Thank you for your time in advance. Tremendously Yours, Julie Freeman RN, IBCLC *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html