Dear Miriam, I did home health vss in Detroit from 1993-1994 for a 24 hour
discharge plan. When I saw baby in next 24 hours I usually saw a small
weight decrease. By day 4 I came to expect birthweight or higher. If it
was lower it was a major red flag with what was going on with the nursing.
Very, very few of those tho. Would make an interesting study. However I
only saw moms on weekends for initial vss, with follow ups fitted in during
week. And I only have records of moms I saw, not sure what others saw.
Felt watching a nursing and adjusting position, latch etc. early on in
mom's home, with her comfortable and in charge was part of what made the
difference. Sincerely, Pat in SNJ