If all of this is true, isn't this malpractice? I am not a lawyer but this
really sound like someone needs to get this %$##^&%$#$ MD's attention. I
certainly hope it is not true!
Linda Pohl, IBCLC
Phoenix AZ
An electrolyte level was done at that time, but no further
diagnostic testing has ever been done
Clear maternal and infant signs of overabundant milk supply.
Positioning, latch, MER and milk transfer were observed and
recorded as excellent.
reportedly began telling mom her milk "not rich enough".
MD refuses to consider family Hx of SWG,
refused mom's request for copy of 1st child's wt/ht record
gave directions to supplement with 6 oz. (!) after EVERY feeding
Only the facility's weight would be considered. The personnel had misread
the scale!
MD totally forbade her to breastfeed because of wt
MD angry over comfort nursing and made her sign a
second contract not to breastfeed AT ALL for 2 more weeks.