Hi Ruth. I think that as practitioners, it is time to ask the physician
involved for his/her research that shows that formula is safer than
breastfeeding, even in light of concurrent cigarette use.

Breastfeeding is not on the stand...and we should ask others for the same
documentation that they ask us for.  What's good for the goose is good for
the gander, as my mom always says.

Sadly, what these discussions often turn into are a discussion and power
struggle based on whose initials are bigger.

Kathleen

Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet, Indep. Consultant
Williston, Vermont, USA
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