I thought I might add here that we only have Mia's account of events, not the actual hospital policy. And if that policy were true, nor do we have the reasons as to why that policy was put in place. If you've ever worked for a govt department, you'll know that policies are often developed as a result of an event (or what we like to call 'the burning bridge') or it is to support a particular ethos that is lacking in the area. Or else you wouldn't need a policy to ensure that that ethos was being adhered to.

I think that getting stuck on the idea of needing two signatures for formula smokescreens the issue, which is that historically it's been far far far too common for medical professionals to suggest formula as a way to fix 'feeding' issue. So making it more difficult for them to make that call may well be the catalyst needed for them to think outside the box. Or maybe it won't. But at least it's trying to do something positive for mothers who aren't getting the support they need to keep bfing.