Had a phone call today from a mom that has a two week old that was three 
weeks preemie.  Baby was 4 lbs now over 5 lbs.  Nurses and latches well - but mom 
has to wake her up every three hours during the day.  The Ped told her not to 
wake baby at night to nurse - "let her sleep" this baby is sleeping from 11pm 
til 8 am or so.  Mother is not pumping during night and wakes up engorged 
(really??).  Since I am still new at this - my advice was to follow her instincts 
(she called because she felt that long night sleep was too long) I told her to 
either pump during the night or wake up baby after 4 -5 hours ( I think even 
sooner is better)  I didn't want her to "not" listen/trust doctor - but is 
this normal ??  for a preemie ? Any advice is appreciated - just remember I am an 
intern and learning lol - my LC (mentor ) is away and I spoke to this mom at 
10PM today - I will of course discuss tomorrow with IBCLC partner. Thanks  and 
I am learning so much from you all :)

Donna Kimick
Intern LC / Lactation Assistant

 Donna
 <A HREF="http://www.homemakersidea.com/2002/online/2002ideabook/index.htm">The Homemaker's Idea Co. ® 2003 Art of Beautiful Living   </A>"There's no Place 
Like Home"


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