In a message dated 11/20/00 6:42:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< << How many hours can an infant go without nursing? ..... Our nurses get
 quite nervous if an infant hasn't nursed 2 hours after being born. >>
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I've seen babies go 24 hours without nursing (maybe 4 or 5) - they're doing
well, just not ready to latch yet.  Mom will often express a bit of colostrum
onto her nipple and baby will readily lick it off.  When they're ready, they
latch on like champs -nursing beautifully and frequently.    No probs with
blood sugars or other issues.

katherine in atl

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