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Anonymous wrote:WTH? I would complain to the doctor and request that she be terminated.

I mean, what she said is totally out of line, but you really would advocate for her to lose her job over it? Aren't you a kind human being.

She's badly misinformed about health and pushing her viewpoint on parents.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WTH? I would complain to the doctor and request that she be terminated.

I mean, what she said is totally out of line, but you really would advocate for her to lose her job over it? Aren't you a kind human being.

She's not the manager of a Starbucks. Her words and actions have serious medical implications. She's also an idiot, would you want your kids medical needs being tended to by an idiot who doesn't understand basic science?

+1, except managers of Starbucks do deal with health and public safety issues! Anyone who has worked in food service knows that a good manager is attentive about health code stuff, and has what it takes to deal with drifters.

Anonymous wrote:WTH? I would complain to the doctor and request that she be terminated.

YEs, that. Have her fired, dragged through the streets and tarred and feathered!

SHAME
SHAME
SHAME

Some of you are ridiculously harsh!

Anonymous wrote:That is extremely obnoxious. I would call the pediatrician's office and ask that the managing partner of the practice call you back and explain to that doctor what the nurse said to you.

All of you need to grow up.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:WTH? I would complain to the doctor and request that she be terminated.

I mean, what she said is totally out of line, but you really would advocate for her to lose her job over it? Aren't you a kind human being.

She's not the manager of a Starbucks. Her words and actions have serious medical implications. She's also an idiot, would you want your kids medical needs being tended to by an idiot who doesn't understand basic science?

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Anonymous wrote:Are you new to the practice? The nurses at our pediatrician's office all know my kids, have known them for years. This question wouldn't come up.

What does that have to do with anything? A question about breastfeeding is ridiculous for a four year old.

Agree. I swear some posters just have to hear themselves talk.

OP, definitely mention it to the doctor. I once complained about something a little similar at my dentist’s office and the woman kept her job (which is fine, because I’m not interested in being the reason someone loses their livelihood) but the office instituted a new policy for staff to follow.

Anonymous wrote:If the baby was 4 months with the flu she would have had to send you to the Er ASAP.

No, she would not have.

Anonymous wrote:WTH? I would complain to the doctor and request that she be terminated.

I mean, what she said is totally out of line, but you really would advocate for her to lose her job over it? Aren't you a kind human being.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it possible she thought you said four months rather than four years? It's still inappropriate, but a little more rational.

That's my thought; otherwise it make no sense at all.

I think this too. She thought OP said 4 months, OP said she stopped a long time ago or it didn't work out or something (but didn't specifically reference 4 months, because why would you) and the nurse diagnosed flu. If the baby was 4 months, then breastfeeding DOES actually offer some protection against the flu if mom got a vaccine (or was exposed); see (from the CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/maternal-or-infant-illnesses/influenza.html#targetText=In%20fact%2C%20women%20who%20get,cannot%20receive%20the%20flu%20vaccine.

No, not acceptable medical care. If in fact the nurse thought the child was 4 months she was not providing sound medical care. She didn't ask anything, but she assumed things. No No No a nurse at a pediatrician should not assume. While there maybe shared antibodies the child is already sick. Hence mom calling and asking questions.

Nurse needs to be fired period. There is not one rational thought to what the nurse did. Time to change doctors offices. Nurses should not shame mothers for whenever they chose to breast feed or not. Or for how long or if never.

I wouldn't harp on the advice nurse too much. I'mguessing it is a standard list/protocol she is required to ask.

Also, do you think she initially misunderstood and thought you said your kid was 4 MONTHS old not Years old? The bfing question would be more relevant.

If the baby was 4 months with the flu she would have had to send you to the Er ASAP.

I would have told her there and then that I just diagnosed her with dementia.

-Breastfeeding mother

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Anonymous wrote:Is it possible she thought you said four months rather than four years? It's still inappropriate, but a little more rational.

That's my thought; otherwise it make no sense at all.

I think this too. She thought OP said 4 months, OP said she stopped a long time ago or it didn't work out or something (but didn't specifically reference 4 months, because why would you) and the nurse diagnosed flu. If the baby was 4 months, then breastfeeding DOES actually offer some protection against the flu if mom got a vaccine (or was exposed); see (from the CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/maternal-or-infant-illnesses/influenza.html#targetText=In%20fact%2C%20women%20who%20get,cannot%20receive%20the%20flu%20vaccine.

I’m wondering if the pediatrician is asking the desk and nursing staff to slow the flow of kids coming in for flu? It could be poor choice of questions to implement a clinic request.

Anonymous wrote:Is it possible she thought you said four months rather than four years? It's still inappropriate, but a little more rational.

That's my thought; otherwise it make no sense at all.