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Check the blood sugar to see what the level is. If its normal , then baby is fine
to go longer without nursing.
Lonilu wrote:
> Any ideas how to handle this situation? We encourage BF within 1st hour after
> delivery on our unit, watching for early feeding cues. Thereafter, we offer
> the breast every 3 hours (if baby will take it) or on demand if baby wants it
> sooner than that. Problem is, if baby is too sleepy post birth to nurse every
> 3 hours, pediatricians get concerned and tell moms to supplement with formula.
> I tell moms it is normal for baby to be sleepy and not to worry. Some babies
> go 5-6 hours after initial feed before nursing again. If baby is stable
> vital signs, good color and tone, no need to worry. BUT then along comes pedi
> who tells them blood sugar could fall and baby needs supplement. WHAT IS A
> GOOD LC TO DO? TIA.
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