I agree with Nikki that something just isn't right in this story. To me it sounds as something  we call, in my corner of the world, a ''Monkey-meat sandwich story'' or an urban legend. Heather did you know this mom and baby or were you asked for an expert opinion by the journalist?
If it's not an urban legend I think some things are possible. First an undiagnosed disorder in the child. Or incapable hospital staff to send home a child that is ill and not feeding well. I might, but would rather not, even think child abuse. But it could even be (when thinking in conspiricy theory mode) a purposely set up urban legend to place breastfeeding in a very negative light.

Warmly greeting,
Gonneke
IBCLC, LLLL, MOM in drowsy southern Netherlands




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