Depends on MD order - usually q 3-6 hrs and prn.? Add a drop of sterile water if only a drop of colostrum. PAS Abstract 2007 used 0.2 mL q 2 hrs. Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP Attending Neonatologist, Children's Hospital & Health Center, and Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome