PS. I'd be much more comfortable if he were gaining an ounce a day. I would
also tell the mother clearly what to look for..in terms of nutritive
sucking, number of wet and dirty diapers...etc, all the signs of a thriving
baby. Her baby will be sleepy at times and will not be as strong as a term
baby..so she will need concrete ways to tell, and also continuing in person
(not phone) support. Kathleen

At 06:33 PM 4/10/2002 +0200, you wrote:
>She called today that yesterday 9 April the baby weighed 2.400 - 100 grams
>in 5 days. Now, it is a great deal less than what he was gaining with
>expressed EBM, and she is worried. I suggested that she come in (this up
>til now was over the phone) and I will help use alternative methods of
>feeding so as not to compromise his bf ability. I am still of the school
>that the other methods are healthier not only because of preference, but
>the actual coordination of suck, swallow and breathe. She feels that he
>gets tired. Will check, but meanwhile, what would you all do.? he gained
>100 grams, so he certainly is getting nourishment. Is it enough?


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