I have a client who some time ago had her stomach stapled in an effort to
lose weight.  She is 1 week postpartum and baby is slow gaining.  I truly
feel he is doing fine...wts more a reflection of lots of IV fluids for mom.
He is feeding well, lots of wet/dirty diapers and good milk supply.  He has
been only at the breast!.  Mom is worried about wts and I am being reassuring
till we get a follow up wt in 2 days to see the trend.  My question...She
consumes "maybe 1000 calories"  a day.   She still wts over 200 lbs easy.  Is
this calorie consumption enough to sustain milk production?   She is going to
start a nutrional supp to help boost calories to see if that helps.  Any
suggestions?

Cheryl Parrott, RN, BSN
The Breast Way
Kokomo, IN
Mom to Lexie, almost 3yrs, Rachel, Angel Baby 10-13-00, and yet another new
angel in september very early in pregnancy.

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