>Wow! Rachel, I've heard you loud and clear each time. I cannot 
>control these parents and am not likely to get paid for the help 
>I've given (other than with experience). I didn't expect a verbal 
>spanking but will seriously consider all you have said.

Liane, I'll let Rachel respond to that one, but I don't think she was 
out of line, personally.

>  She has reported nursing at least every 1-2 hours except for a 3-4 
>hour gap at night.


How many times is that? Even on those figures it could be as few as 9 
times in 24 hours. The  10 minute sessions you describe sounds like 
'episodic' feeding which may not be enough - it may be all this baby 
can manage, of course, at this time.

Whatever - the baby is clearly seriously underfed, and the 2 ounce 
catch up in two days you report is only a little reassuring, IMO.

I wish everyone in this situation well, and it's good the midwife is 
still involved - I would expect the midwife *is* concerned and 
worried, and suspect maybe you have not been hearing the whole story 
from the mother.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK
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http://www.heatherwelford.co.uk

http://heatherwelford.posterous.com

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