Yes I think you're right Dottie. The nurses had me force feeding the poor kid every hour, nursing and then pumping and handfeeding with a tube. Well, went the lac consult came in and saw the vast quantity I had pumped, she said "uh, 5min is enough for him on ONE side." Nurses wanted 20min each side. He was a 35weeker at that and only 5lbs. He was gaining 1lb/week as his growth was compromised in utero so he had some catching up to do. But everyone was astonished that could happen (rid bilirubin, gain so much weight) just on breastfeeding with no formula. Bfing is still thought to be an unknown in this country ... no confidence in it. Admittedly, it was tough when they asked how many ounces he was drinking or you'd read the magazines about how much formula vs solid food etc.
