The research clearly shows the opposite. These attitudes need examination,
and a protocol needs to be in place as a mandate for nursing professionals
so that they practice by the evidence, not by their biases. Kathleen

At 02:41 AM 6/19/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Many of our NICU nurses are convinced that BFing is "too tiring", "too
>hard for the baby" and "the baby really won't get much nutrition", even
>AFTER I copied some info from Paula Meier from the archives!
>
>I also plan to beg on some hospital doorsteps in Denver for their policies.


Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet, Indep. Consultant
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