Seen in Family Circle magazine, Nov 19 issue, p.44, "Your sleep problems
solved" Q&A article:
An exhausted mom nursing a month old baby and having no outside help says her
husband offers to do a nighttime fdg "but he can't because I'm nursing. I
feel as though I'm falling apart. Help!"  Dr. Brazelton's response (he is
killing us, ya'll) is:
"...this is just the right time to introduce one bottle a day - either of
your pumped milk or of formula. Be sure to take advantage of this fdg by
sleeping through it.  Successful bf depends on getting enough rest.  I sense
you're feeling overwhelmed as well as exhausted..."

OK - I sense he equates breastmilk with formula; what about husband helping
with other chores, dinner, etc.; mom sleep with baby, sleep while nsg, nap
with baby, join LLL for support, etc.
BTW the other Q&A's do not favor attachment parenting philosophies.  Dr.B
really seems to really favor the use of a "lovey"- well I'm the lovey around
here, as well as the pacifier, and the milk source!  This is not to flame Dr.
B, but he is very popular, I see his writings everywhere, and we need to be
aware of his recommendations.
Regards,
Laurie Wheeler, Rnc, Mn, Ibclc
Mom to Greg, 7 and Emily, 2
Louisiana