Marsha wrote: <I think there are a number of reasons why we are starting to see such bizarre hypoglycemia protocols in US hospitals. The fear of litigation probably drives most of the improper interventions. The mishandling of this situation usually comes from a fundamental lack of understanding of glucose metabolism in the newborn. > According to my dh, the litigator, this can also be a cause for litigation. Not handling a situation properly and with proper knowledge and understanding is a clear case of malpractice. Basically, if you don't know what you're doing, get out of the kitchen. Carol wrote: <isn't it amazing that no one thinks giving FORMULA by bottle might be a reason for parents to sue?!?!?!?!?> Well, if they did it to my kid, of course I'd sue! :-) Johanna Berger, LSW Breastfeeding Counselor Bala Cynwyd, PA (whose debating skills have gotten much better since marrying a lawyer :-)) ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html