Hi all,
      We have seen some previous discussion on growth charts for BF as opposed
to ABM fed babies.  Does anyone know if these are published anywhere or
otherwise available?  We have had several cases (this month) of midwives/health
visitors undermining breastfeeding mothers' confidence by INSISTING on bottle
top ups because "baby only gained 3ounces this week" and therefore "mother's
milk isn't sufficient for 3 month babies".  We're hoping BF based growth charts
can be used to ease this kind of thing.

            Thanks in advance,

                     Paul (Gopher for Anabel, NCT BF counsellor, Ascot, UK)

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