I'm looking for info on  current practices around the LactWorld regarding
the first feeding of babies of a diabetic mothers.  I recently heard from a
gestational diabetic mom (managed with diet only) who was required to give
her baby a first meal of formula.  She was informed  that "breastmilk does
not have enough sugar."  This was presented to mom as a hospital policy.
Her baby's cord blood had not yet been tested when she was given this
"order".  While there may be situations where a baby needs more sugar
immediately due to hypoglycemia, this does not make sense to me as a
hospital policy.

Is the use of formula as a first feeding of a baby of a diabetic mom a
standard practice where you are?  If so, what literature is used to back up
this position?

TIA,

Cindy Turner-Maffei, MA, IBCLC