In a message dated 11/20/00 6:42:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:
<< << How many hours can an infant go without nursing? ..... Our nurses get
quite nervous if an infant hasn't nursed 2 hours after being born. >>
>>
I've seen babies go 24 hours without nursing (maybe 4 or 5) - they're doing
well, just not ready to latch yet. Mom will often express a bit of colostrum
onto her nipple and baby will readily lick it off. When they're ready, they
latch on like champs -nursing beautifully and frequently. No probs with
blood sugars or other issues.
katherine in atl
***********************************************
The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html