Hi All,
Where do we have the research that a breastfed baby who is getting enough 
should be making 2-5 dirty diapers in the first month of life?  I would like 
to send the Ped some info, because he keeps telling patients - they must be 
absorbing it all- and it is no problem what so ever.  I am working with a 
baby who has made 2 times since discharge from hospital.  Baby is 11 days 
old and I have done test weighs and know that this baby is not transferring 
nearly enough milk.  It is frustrating when I become the bad, overreactive 
one, and it is hard to sit back for another 4 weeks and watch this baby's 
weight totally slack off due to lack of intake.
I did a medline search on stooling patters and could not come up with the 
research.
Help Anyone?  Do any of you find yourselves with a doctor who is just too 
relaxed?  I feel like his head is in the clouds...
Jessica Billowitz, IBCLC
Israel 

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