It so happens that this hospital has a policy of assigning a "supervisor" to new
physicians! My supervisor is according to some IBCLC's in the community one of
the worst as far as breastfeeding management! When I was told her name I
mentioned this to the chairman, asked for someone else- no chance- anyway- I
spoke to her and told her about some of my breastfeeding practices and that if
she likes I could send her some articles- she said fine send them- she acted
surprised when I talked about not supplementing a jaundiced baby- ("of course I
wouldn't supplement") so I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt that she'll be
open minded- I just have this underlying anxiety that I'm going to up to some
confrontations- In a way I'm glad they transferred my methadone baby to the
NICU- that way- she doesn't have anything to do with it and I can just deal
with the neonatologists!

I don't think this hospital has a breastfeeding policy but I will ask and find
out and campaign for one.

by the way- your book- the ABC's of ... helped me imensly in opening my
Breastfeeding Friendly Pediatric office! I can't wait till I get busy enough to
convince an LC to come to my office on a regular basis

Quoting "Linda J. Smith" <[log in to unmask]>:

> Maybe it's time to "Pull Rank" on the nurses. Last I heard, doctors rule the
> roost in hospitals.
>
> Does your hospital have a policy committee, or a breastfeeding committee?
> Joining one or forming one is a long-term strategy. This is one more
> argument for BFHI - consistent policies and 24-hour rooming in.
>
>
> Amy Kotler MD FAAP
> Dover Pediatrics
>

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