There was a study some years back that showed that giving sugar water
slowed clearance of bilirubin. Didn't stop many from keeping on with it in
the nursery.

In many places, belief drives practice, instead of evidence. Kathleen



>If there is a new study indicating there is
>physiologic benefit to giving water, to lower
>bilirubin or for any other reason, can someone post
>the source so I can update my info?
>
>Feeling frustrated this AM...
>Carole Jernigan, BSN and IBCLC hopeful
>who has her copy of Riordan and Auerbach in her lap
>
>____


Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet
Independent Consultant
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