Thank you, Karleen...
I was reading this thread with raised eyebrows and wided eyes as well and 
was wondering if it was only me...
I cannot believe that in this discussion the bf policy is hardly discussed, 
as if it doesn't matter.
There are so many management factors (like stress and lack of faith!!) that 
can cause FTT.
The more I read, the less (or the better...? :-s) I understand why there are 
so many problems solved by this kind of solutions.
We seem to be getting more and more off track, anthropoligically speaking... 
:-(

Bye,

Marianne Vanderveen IBCLC, Netherlands

-----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- 
From: Karleen Gribble
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 12:03 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [LACTNET] mixing formula

By this rationale the discussion over the different scoop sizes for powdered
infant formula is a moot point...just pick an "average" scoop and use that-
no need for accuracy!
I cannot tell you how disturbing I find this discussion. It seems that a
potentially dangerous practice is quite common and accepted by lactation
consultants. Wow!
Karleen Gribble
Australia

-----Original Message-----
From: Lactation Information and Discussion
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of R M WAHL
Sent: Wednesday, 1 December 2010 5:14 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: mixing formula

I will tell you my reason for giving breastmilk an arbitrary calorie count
of 20 cal/ounce.  I previously worked with 2 excellent
neonatal dieticians.  They recommended that since we would never know the
exact calorie count of breastmilk, it made sense to just
give it an average of 20 cal/ounce since that would be easy to remember.

Even after performing many creamatocrits on many different mother's milk,
this still makes sense to
me.  Most women that I tested had higher than 20 cal/oz.  Some had about 20
cal/oz and a few had lower than 20 cal/oz.

Sincerely, Rachel Wahl RN IBCLC 

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