Susan Wrote:
Have also heard of one private hospital in Qld who only has one sachet =
of formula, enough to make 240mls, which is kept in a locked cupboard.
If it is felt that it is needed, the Nursing Supervisor must be paged to =
bring the key, and the parents must replace it first thing the next =
day!!
needless to say, it is very rarely used!!
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Wouldn't it be a great study to look at how BF rates might change when a
hospital goes from supplying formula to non-supply/supply your own. A cost
benefit analysis of how much is saved in formula and how much is saved in
later treatment by the hospital could be included for additional benefit.

Does anyone know, are there any hospitals in Australia who have this in the
pipeline or who would like to do a pilot study? I'd love to be involved.
This sort of research could give those who would like to enforce such a
policy, the leverage they need.

Karleen Gribble
Australia
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