In einer eMail vom 2-9-01 13:38:47 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> Hi all, I have a tough one going right now.  This dedicated mom of a seven
> week old exclusively breastfed son has been sick for over a week with
> severe diarrhea.  She sent a stool culture to the lab Thursday and it was
> confirmed to be c.diff and she is now taking Flagyl.  She (mom) is
> adequately hydrated (going by urine output/color) but only eating small
> amounts of the BRAT diet.  (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast, plus a
> little chicken breast).  Baby is nursing constantly (hourly) and having
> plenty of wet/soiled diapers so he seems to be getting what he needs, but
> mom is weak and exhausted.  She called last night asking my opinion on
> starting a formula supplement. Baby has never had anything but breastmilk.

I'd say this mom ought to be in bed (and on sick leave if she's a working
mom), just caring for herself and baby and have someone else do the
household. Just like when having a severe flu or a broken leg. Who is ill
should be bed and rest. It's not more than normal to be weak and exhausred
with severe gut problems.
I don't see this as a bf problem.

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Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC
MOM, LLLL, primary schoolteacher
Hiilensberg, Germany

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