Hello, Lactnetters
This is my first post.  I have been thoroughly enjoying reading all the messages since June 12th.  For the past 4 years since I started helping BF moms and babies, I've wanted to be part of this group. The problem: My dh always misspelled LACTNET when trying to subscribe!  Over these few years, I have become more computer literate and stood by to watch him attempt again this month. I pointed out the misspelling....we still laugh about it. Well anyway, I'm in now!!! I searched the archives first, but couldn't find the answer to my problem.  A mom/baby I'm currently helping to gain wt told me last night that her ped said that if she didn't use some formula with the breastmilk, she would have to give baby vitamins because there are 3 vitamins not in breastmilk. Ped did not name these.  I found info on Vit D and Iron in the archives.  It is my understanding that everything the baby needs is in breastmilk.  What is the doc talking about?  I need info to pass along to this mom as she is confused by what she reads and what her peds says.  Interestingly, this ped also told mom that it wasn't FAIR to her or the baby to nurse longer that 10 min on each breast or more often than every 3-4 hours.  Thanks for responding. 
Sherry Cusanelli, RN, BSN, LC
Carrollton, AL (Pop. 900)

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