Hello everyone, I know what your first reaction will be to this post. I'm sure many are thinking supplements of any type are not neccessary. I mostly agree. However, I need some advice and evidence for back up. I work in a hospital setting. I work with mother's and baby's immediatly after delivery through discharge. Of coarse I have in policy supplements are only to be given when medically indicated or at mother's request... All nurse are continually informed that if supplements are at mothers request to discuss the dangers of supplements and chart the patient education. My question is... would glucose water or sterile water be more breastfeeding friendly than infant formula for the situation where mom is overwhelmed and demanding supplementation (usually around 2am). Also, for infants that are hypoglycemic and will not latch, wouldn't glucose water be better than formula? I need evidence to take to the PEDS. My thinking is most of the supplementation usually ends up just being for a mother's peace of mind with a syringe. It just seems with all the issues we have with infant formula, why would formula be the first choice. Does anyone have a policy I could take a look at related to the use of sterile water or glucose water supplements for the breastfeeding infant? Please don't take this post as someone looking to introduce supplements on a routine basis. I unfortunately work in a setting where most patients end up doing some type of supplementation until there milk comes in despite education. I am just trying to make the best of a ugly situation. I am working tierlessly with the nursing staff to STOP the supplementation suggestions. Thank you! Brandi Thomas RN, IBCLC *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome