While they are asking for evidence, perhaps they should also require evidence of the safety of bottles. We know they are effective. They do get lilquids into babies' stomachs. But it is alleged there are NO studies showing the safety of bottles, or of the safe and unsafe uses of bottles other than not to prop bottled in infants' mouths.
My attempts to search in Google Scholar have been fruitless. Have not tried the Cochrane database. The librarian in my hospital's medical library was not able to find any relevant studies.
Phyllis

---- Suellen Williams <[log in to unmask]> wrote: 
> Hi all,
> 
> The LCs at my hospital system are looking for any evidence-based 
> policies/protocols regarding alternative feeding methods (especially syringe- or 
> cup-feeding) that are currently being used in hospital nurseries.  I have 
> already looked at the ABM website.  I also am interested in hearing about your 
> own experiences - what has worked in terms of providing short-term nutrition, 
> as well as helping a baby learn to breastfeed effectively while supporting the 
> mother; also, what has not worked.  If you have something to share and wish 
> to contact me off-list, you may email me at: [log in to unmask]  
> 
> Many thanks in advance,
> 
> Suellen Williams, RN, BSN, IBCLC
> Franklin, IN
 
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Phyllis Adamson, IBCLC, RLC
Glendale, AZ.
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