In a message dated 8/10/03 8:48:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Recently there have been several newbies whose
> babies are not gaining much weight or are off the charts for weight on the
> lower
> end.  Some of their pediatricians have told them to start supplementing with
> formula and one even told the mom to stop nursing altogether.  I would like
> to
> know if anyone has any links to info about how exclusively breastfed babies
> can
> gain more weight or at least info that shows that breastmilk can help babies
> gain weight as well as formula can.


Does "not gaining much weight or are off the charts for weight on the lower
end" mean they are not within normal limits (WNL) for weight gain in all
cases?  Are you absolutely certain these moms are breastfeeding on cue vs. trying
to get baby on schedule?

Karen

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