In a message dated 4/14/01 10:15:51 PM Central Daylight Time,
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> Subject: Question for Dr. Gordon
>
> With regard to "pee not poop" I have a question. If the mother is =
> giving the baby anything in addition to breastfeeding (water, for =
> example), wouldn't lots of pee be an indicator of good hydration, but =
> not necessarily of good nutrition?
> Deanne, RN IBCLC
>
There should be NO reason for an infant to receive water. Exclusive
breastmilk is not merely an indicator of good hydration but nutrition as
well......breastmilk being the ultimate and perfect "food" for an infant.
Cheryl Taylor White
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