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Does anyone have any references or information on the possible side
effects of giving a 2 month old mineral oil 2xday for 3 days? I've been
working with a mom for about 10 days now whose 2 month old had begun some
major spitting up. After brain-storming with mom, suggested she might
cut out the extra iron w/the prenatal vitamines (she doesn't drink
milk, eat cheese, etc.). She had spoke to her doctor before she saw me
because she was concerned because the baby had not had a bm for 48
hours. Dr. prescribed mineral oil 2Xday; after 3 days still no bm. Dr.
then prescribed apple juice 2Xday. Baby blew out two diapers/day for 2
days. Dr. also told mother the baby has a hernia and they would "need to
keep an eye on it". Baby is now extremely fussy, is not sleeping or
eating well (off/on breast). Screams when passing gas. Having Mom
keep a close count of diapers. She is seeing another doctor on Tuesday
(through my referral for a second opinion). At the 2-month check-up,
baby had doubled his weight but that was before the trouble started.
This is a first-time mom and I really want to help her. Wish I could
just sprinkle fairy dust from the Lactation Fairy to make everything
better!
Hoping to hear from you soon.
TIA
Barbara Redinger, LLLL, IBCLC
Pumps Plus
Dover, OH
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