> Perhaps, instead of using the too-easy 3 or 4 ounce preprepared bottles,
> hospitals should use powder.  Each baby's bottle would need to be
> prepared individually before feeding.  Each baby would have its own can
> of powder and bottle of water.  This way the mom will go home with a
> more realistic picture of bottle feeding and the nurse will have an
> opportunity to be sure mom REALLY knows how to prepare the formula!

This is an excellent suggestion!  I think that a lot of moms, newly
post-partum (i.e. a couple of hours), perhaps still under some epidural
effects or something, would balk at the idea of mixing and measuring
(like cooking at home!) and might be more likely to choose breastfeeding
as an "easy way out" before it's too late!

Fio.

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