Emily,  Did anyone plot this baby's growth on the new WHO graph for
breastfed babies?  We've had this issue with my daughter's baby, too, and
she's plots much better on that graph. I think a mama/baby weekend (stay in
bed with your baby all weekend!) and increased feeding is the perfect answer
- supplementing with formula sure isn't. Let us know what happens! Deb
Debra Ray, RNC, IBCLC, Frankfort KY

On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 13:00:17 -0400, Emily Lindsey <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I had a mother call me this week who I am seeing on Monday who just had 
>her 6 month check and the baby only gained 1 pound since then. In spekaing 
>with her, she feeds him only 4 times per day because he naps for long 
>stretches and sleeps through the night. He began cereal 2 weeks ago and 
>takes in varying amounts from a spoon. She reports adequate weight gain 
>until now (I asked for specific weights which I am waiting for from the 
>peds office) and the doc now wants mom to give formula 2 times per day.
>
>I have seen many children not gain much during this time, is it out of 
>line to have mom give another feed or two per day at breast instead of a 
>bottle with formual at this point I think is a bit rash...looking forward 
>to seeing the mom, just wanted to make sure I was not crazy.
>
>Emily Lindsey, BSPsy, CLE
>Private Practice
>Merced, CA
>
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