How can this facility be Baby Friendly with these practices occurring? We
are working towards certification at our hospital and I know this is not an
allowable practice. Cindy 


Cindy Curtis RN IBCLC
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Subject: [LACTNET] Baby-Friendly Practices?

I have been at two separate births in the past month at two different
hospitals.  One is "Baby FRIENDLY" designated and the other is trying for
it. Both tried to give formula to a newborn within 2 hours of birth because
of  low blood sugar in a 9lbs+ baby. Neither hospital suggested nursing
first,  though since I was there, both were nursed first. The first case,
the mom wound  up giving formula afterwards because they would not stop
harrassing her about it and the baby was in the nursery for "after birth"
care. I was basically in shock  when we had to fight to have them let mom
nurse the baby first in this last case, but since grandma and I stood our
ground, the little one was finally taken  to his mother.  Can anyone tell me
how they have successfully educated or  helped to create policy in this type
of situation? 
 
Thank you,
Shannon Mitchell

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