You make a great point-change is hard What we found here at our hospital that worked was a "bridge" script It is sort of a compromise of words that allowed the nurses to become more comfortable with on request feeding and teach the mothers that feeding is the priority. We started out by telling the nurses they are NOT responsible to make the baby eat They are responsible for keeping mothers and babies together and empowering mothers to respond to this specific baby it goes something like this-and is for the first couple of days of life while they are in the hospital Feed First - if your baby is starting to wake up - stop and feed The only reason your baby is waking up is to be fed Feed often - the baby decides when he is hungry or thristy Feed until content - drowsy Snacking - frequent brief feedings are normal Offer to feed your baby every 2-3 hours - place skin to skin - it is like setting the table By 4 hours - change their diaper and awake your baby up - call the nurse if you are concerned Often babies like to sleep all day and party all night Don't be surprised that your baby is more awake after 10 pm Sue Be Utah *********************************************** 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