In a message dated 5/10/0 4:52:44 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< The baby's Pediatrician recommended first that mom limit feeds to 5 min.

( but he just was too hungry, wanting to eat every 45 minutes, so was

supplemented with breastmilk by AVENT bottle system and continued to vomit).

Then he wanted the mom stop breastfeeding and try a soy formula to see if he

could stop the vomiting. Since Friday ( May 5th) this baby has taken 3 to 4

oz. by AVENT bottle system per feed and retained all (no further vomiting !)

Mom continues to pump and save her milk---wondering for what... I suggested

that she might try mixing 1 part breast milk to 3 parts soy formula, and if

he tolerated that, then to perhaps gradually increase as tolerated the

amount of breastmilk and decrease the amount of formula per feeding. And to

seek baby's doctor's approval or at least discuss what she was trying. She

really wants to breastfeed this baby, but is really discouraged now that the

baby is retaining the soy formula. [This is her 2nd baby, she nursed her

first for about 5 months.] Abdomen (baby's) continues to be distended at

times, grunting in beteen feeds while sleeping is decreased.


ANY SUGGESTIONS, AS THIS ONE HAS ME PUZZLED AND MAD ! >>

Barbara,
How about a dairy allergy? I wonder if he would have vomited cow's milk
formula? Have you discussed mom's diet as possible cause of baby's fussiness,
gassiness? I would guess dairy allergy and yeast. Has this been treated--what
else would cause the burning?
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA

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