> Many mothers of premies tell me that if they HAVE TO comply 
> with the doc's wishes to give their babies AIM and/or not 
> allow them to go to breast before learning how to bottlefeed. 
> They are under the impression that they have no say in the 
> matter at all. I would love to be able to quote a law that 
> gives them this right. Would you please share your references with us?
> 

In the US a child may not be given medical treatment without the consent of
the parent (excluding immediate life saving procedures).  This is why, for
example, if a family chooses to not allow treatment for a child's cancer on
religious grounds the hospital must go to court to get permission to usurp
parental authority.  The same ought to hold true for medical treatment
(giving of ABM, bottles) of a newborn.  I believe that if treatment was
given without consent that it would be legally classified as assault.

I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV, but these facts have influenced
steps I have taken in my own families care. :)

Jessica Mattingly M.Ed, CCE, CBE, LLLL
Kansas City, MO

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