Yeah, there is a push for formula feeds/comps. They are supposed to get your signed consent so remind them of that! I refused to sign but there was still pressure from them. Always ask for alternatives, express express express and save any colostrum you can get.. this will help stabilise sugar levels and is better for bub's tum. Insist on any suck feeds being from the breast too... not from a bottle. I didn't allow any bottle feeds either (I was a tough customer )
Perhaps while you're on bedrest, jump on the phone and get to know a local ABA counsellor that can assist you with feeding/expressing issues. There is a lot of conflicting feeding advice in hospital, a lot of which needs to be ignored!! (well.. I ignored a lot of it anyway hehe)
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