“I Think You Should Supplement With Formula.”

“I think you should supplement with formula.” L&D nurse to a new mother, after only the second time the mother had breastfed her baby, shortly after birth.

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May 15

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“Asian Women Don’t Produce Enough Breast Milk.”

“Asian women don’t produce enough breast milk.” – L&D nurse to a new mother of Asian decent as she breastfed her baby for the first time.

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May 13

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“…Formula Binds To The Bilirubin Better Than Breastmilk.”

“The doctor told me I had to supplement for jaundice because formula binds to the bilirubin better than breastmilk.” – Pediatrician to mother of a jaundiced newborn.

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May 9

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Thoughtful Thursday! “I’m Not Comfortable Prescribing You Something That Might Jeopardize Your Milk Supply.”

“I’m not comfortable prescribing you something that might jeopardize your milk supply.” – OB/Gyn to mother when discussing birth control options.

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May 6

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“I Didn’t Think You Would Be Doing That.”

“I didn’t think *you* would be doing *that*.” – Midwife to young mother, when the mother woke up in the hospital room to the midwife feeding the baby formula. The midwife said this after the young mother stated she was breastfeeding.

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May 2

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Thoughtful Thursday! “No Hurry, You Can Stay In Here And Breastfeed As Long As You Need.”

“No hurry, you can stay in here and breastfeed as long as you need.” – OB to mother whose 6 week old daughter was hungry and needed to feed at the close of the 6 week postpartum check up.

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May 1

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“Oh, All Our Nurses Are Lactation Consultants, You’ll Be Fine.”

Oh, all our nurses are Lactation Consultants, you’ll be fine.” – Hospital staff when mother asked for help with breastfeeding from a lactation consultant..

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Apr 30

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“You Have To Pull On Your Nipples…”

“You have to pull on your nipples to make them come up.” – L&D Nurse, who stated that she was a lactation consultant, to mother a few hours after delivery, when the mother asked for help with latching the newborn.

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Apr 24

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