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"Linda L. Shaw MD" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 24 Jan 1999 11:21:09 EST
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To answer Dr. Gail Hertz' question about "breastfeeding crimes":
Here are some, frequently precipitated by physicians, off the top of my head:
1.  Saying that bottlefeeding is "just as good" and not encouraging/supporting
breastfeeding.
2.  Ordering unnecessary bottle supplements.
3.  Separation of mother and infant.
4.  Removing a baby from the breast inappropriately due to maternal
medication.
5.  Not utilizing LC services appropriately/frequently enough; feeling
threatened by the LC's advice.
6.  Stopping breastfeeding due to elevated bilirubin.
7.  Discouraging normal duration of lactation (i.e., "your toddler shouldn't
be nursing anymore").
Linda L. Shaw MD

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