Pat wrote:
"Another reason to call a mom at home - what if you sent mom home feeding in an alternative manner (using shield, finger feeding, cup feeding) - doesn't the hospital realize they are out on a limb (legally) and sawing if they don't provide adequate follow-up. The whole idea of the hospital thinking follow up phone calls are a legal liability boggles my mind.  I think "no" follow up phone calls is the liability issue!"

Pat, I agree and as I said, this is a huge problem in my community. But, I also think sending a bf baby home with a bottle also requires the same follow-up and should be thought of as a liability risk as well. If it isn't, then I can see hospitals choosing to limit supplement use to bottles to avoid liability.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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