Hi,

I saw a baby the other day who is now 4 weeks old, but was born at 34 weeks 
gestation.  The baby now weighs about 3kg.  The mother is exclusively 
pumping for her baby. (no formula given)  The mother has been feeding baby 
60mls per feed, 6 feeds per 24 hrs.  The paed had just said the baby could 
have 80 mls per feed, 6 times per day.  Baby had no stools for 2 weeks. 
Paed said it was constipated and to add brown sugar to bottle.  Baby 
promptly did large poo.
Even on 80mls per feed baby is still having only 480 mls per day.  Is that 
right for a baby that age? I'm thinking it's not pooing because it's not 
eating enough.  The baby looks very thin and small, and is not demanding 
anymore food.

Any comments about how much a baby should have under those conditions would 
be welcomed, as would any references

Barb
IBCLC Australia
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