In a message dated 10/11/97 12:19:16 AM, Laurie wrote <<questions>>:

<<during 1st 24 hrs after c-section birth...I did not hear
swallowing....Would you worry if no swallowing, milk expression, pumped milk
at this early date?>>
No. But, sometimes if the early faint sounds of swallows cannot be heard,
swallows can be seen or felt.
<< I encouraged her to continue with the good positioning and deep latch for
now>>
Sounds great. Would only add: frequent to breast.
<<I always feel the pump does not get much out at this time>>
Yes agree.
<<Could this be MER problem, which would not be well established at this time
anyway, right?>>
Does she feel sleepy, thirsty, cramping with latch/during feeding?
<<When would you start to worry?>>
When (even with good latch as you described and frequently to breast) urine
output does not pick up as expected, observe other early signs of baby
getting a little dry, no progress in stooling, early (during first 72 hours)
weight loss is greater than expected, mom not showing signs of progressive
filling.

Deb