I work in a large hospital that delivers about 6,000 babies/yr. We (LCs)
have been fighting the policy that states ALL newborns in the Transition 
nursery are to be given glucose water. Many times these babies have not 
been put to breast yet (I am working on that also). Thursday I was told 
that at a Pediatric meeting that day the glucose water was discussed and 
some of the "powers that be" want it discontinued. HURRAY! That is, HURRAY 
until I heard the next sentence: They want to replace it with FORMULA. 
FORMULA given to EVERY baby, breastfeeder or no. This has not been 
instituted yet of course, but I was told that this is the new 
recommendation by the AAP. I can't believe it, and spent over 2 hours 
Thursday night on the AAP website. I found nothing. Can someone enlighten 
me? I need something in print before I open my mouth.
Thank you.
Pat Ashley,RN ICCE IBCLC
Dearborn, Michigan

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