I have a BIG issue with the non-recording of comps being given to babies.
It's dishonest, unethical and dangerous. It causes problems with evaluating
how breastfeeding is going - baby may appear happy, have changing stools,
yet when observed at the breast is not nursing effectively.
In the hospital where I work, babies are supposed to room-in, but mothers
are encouraged to have their babies in the nursery at night and un-recorded
comps are frequently given - lately by bottle (our policy is cup feeding).
We have babies vomiting fresh formula in the morning, and other evidence -
such as bottles left in cribs.
With the support of a paediatrician I threw out all bottle teats (nipples)
last week. We have some irate staff members and some that are supportive.
Comps are being charted - at least for now. We soldier on - till the next
time! I would love a daddy-lawyer to sue one day!!
Jean Ridler RN RM IBCLC
Hospital and Private Practice
South Africa [log in to unmask]
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