I also had GD and brought milk from a friend to the hospital for my 
baby.  She was given that while I was in recovery.  We still call her 
donor her "milk mommy." 

Joylyn

markha5 wrote:

> Dear Dr. Gordon,
>    We just had a mom come in with a similar story.  She was determined 
> not to allow any bottles or formula.  She had purchased an SNS. 
> (though I would use a syringe and feeding tube - easier and much 
> cheaper!) After the baby's first feed at the breast she pumped and had 
> the breastmilk ready to give so that baby would receive any needed 
> intervention at the breast.  She also put the baby skin to skin.  She 
> did not need to use the pumped milk and baby's sugars - even with our 
> protocol of 46, did not drop.  Mom was very pleased, she was also 
> firmly adamant that she was in control and had done the study and prep 
> ahead of time. Though the nurses thought she was somewhat pushy once 
> this episode had passed they all agreed that this delightful mom had 
> done the right thing!  Good luck to your mom.  Could she hire a 
> doula/lactation consultant to come with her?  Or possible have another 
> support person with her to help her remain strong?  Just a thought.  
> Judith Markham IBCLC RLC
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