Inconsistent answers

nohalo21

We had our hospital tour yesterday and overall it was a positive experience. The only thing that raised an eyebrow was the nurse giving the tour when I asked about not giving the baby a bottle and only breast. She replied that it was better that they are given formula first (um, what?). Luckily for us she is a volunteer and will likely not be working when we deliver.

I plan on calling the lactation consultants at the hospital tomorrow to get some clearer answers with our no bottle/paci stand. There is a couple in our birthing class that is also delivering at the same hospital. I will ask her what info she received.

I guess what irks me, but it has been the same throughout the whole pregnancy, is that there is never a clear answer as to what you can/can not do. I understand that people have opinions but you need to leave your own thoughts out.

BrittKav

Wow, that would really concern me. Did she say why babies should have formula first? That makes no sense.

I definitely think it's good that you're calling the hospital LCs tomorrow. And when you check into the hospital, just tell them straight up that you don't want to use bottles/formula.  

houndbaby

Just make sure you are clear with the nurses who are on staff when you deliver about what your wishes are and stick to what you want to do. I encountered a pedi at the hospital when I had ds who kept coming into my room to tell me I was starving my child and needed to give up trying to BF and give him formula. Luckily my nurses were awesome and kept encouraging me to BF.

honkytonk_kid

houndbaby:

Just make sure you are clear with the nurses who are on staff when you deliver about what your wishes are and stick to what you want to do. I encountered a pedi at the hospital when I had ds who kept coming into my room to tell me I was starving my child and needed to give up trying to BF and give him formula. Luckily my nurses were awesome and kept encouraging me to BF.

Ugh, what a douche.