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Barbara Wilson-Clay <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 21 Aug 1999 15:55:06 -0500
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From Clinics in Perinatology,  June 1999, 26(2):403.

" Compared with current reference charts, breastfed infnts gain weight at a
faster rate [than formula fed infants] for the first 2-3 months, then begin
to decelerate the rate of gain..."  N. Powers, MD

and from the same vol. pg 291

"Pooled growth data from several countries now confirm that breastfed
infants grow as well or more rapidly during the first 2 months of life, and
less rapidly from 3-12 months, than current reference standards.  Thus,
contrary to popular belief, faltering infant wieght in the early weeks of
breastfeeding is not a normal pattern."  M. Neifert.

These two quotes from such a respected journal may influence the MD to take
a second look at the second baby.  There are so many causes, organic
(illness in mother or baby) or related to management (including social
support issues) which can cause slow early growth.  Hopefully it will be
resolved before it results (secondarily) in an unrecoverable low milk
supply.


Barbara Wilson-Clay, BSEd, IBCLC
Austin Lactation Associates, Austin, Texas
http://www.jump.net/~bwc/lactnews.html

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