Ruthy,

No, you are not way off base. This is the kind of situation that wakes me up
at night.

Don't know how to best handle it but you have probably thought of something
. Trust your instincts here. It doesn't sound like parents are too committed
to breastfeeding or to keeping supply up so at least work toward them
feeding the baby some other way if it really looks like breastfeeding is not
their priority.

Can you get them to go to the infant's care provider or nurse in the office
for a weight check? Offer to take them or go with them since you are a
friend. Or can you weigh the baby? If the baby has lost or not gained maybe
that will help them to see reality. The problem with being an acquaintance
and helping them out is that you probably don't have a signature so that you
can call the doc.

If  the baby is not showing signs of dehydration you probably can relax a
bit as you try to make an impact to get them to increase feeds.

Maybe Linda smith's ideas about how often we as adults (who are not trying
to gain weight) eat or drink something in a day  or ping pong ball to
demonstrated size of stomach. e-mail me privately if you need to know more
on this.

Cindy







Cindy
RN, IBCLC, Lansing, the Capitol of Michigan
MSU Grad Student