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Re: stumped
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"Jennifer Tow, MA, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 8 Aug 2019 05:09:48 +0000
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Jessica,I wouldn't rule out trauma or injury from in-hospital procedures, but I'm also surprised you say there are no reflux symptoms, as I've found this behavior to be a symptom of reflux. I've found that in most cases when reflux is the issue, the homeopathic cell salt nat phos brings rapid relief and helps to differentiate from other issues. 

Jennifer Tow, BFA, MA, IBCLC, RLC, CSOM 

Intuitive Parenting Network, LLC

Holistic Lactation Consultant, Holistic Health Coach (focus in nutrition), founder Holistic Lactation Institute


On 8/6/2019 1:43 AM, Jessica Billowitz wrote:
> Thank you to those who replied.
>
> There is no over supply issue.  Don't forget this is a 15 week old baby with
> no suck problems that I can see- so that is normal if she was effectively
> sucking and swallowing.
>
> Laurie, when you mentioned the 45 minute feeds, I meant only because of the
> breast refusal it takes forever to get her to eat, not that it takes 45
> minutes for her to remove milk.
>
> The only thing I can think of is some sort of swallowing disorder which
> causes her to not be bothered when she is sleeping and her muscles are
> relaxed.  I do not think it makes sense for there to be a small cleft
> because when she finally eats she does so effectively.  There was absolutely
> no choking or stress when she finally ate!  Stools are normal yellow, not
> runny mucousy or green.  She cannot block feed because it could be hours
> till the baby finally eats!  And I don't think this has anything to do with
> milk.  The clue is that the trouble started in the hospital.
>
> I referred her to an ENT to check structure, etc and see if she sees
> anything.  I am not very optimistic.
>
> Thanks again for any input
>
> Jessica Billowitz, IBCLC
>
> Israel

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