Erin,

Have you obseved a nursing? I had a very similar case, and this was a third
baby. Mom was sure baby was swallowing and eating well - like previous
babies, but when observed, baby almost didn't suck and swallow at all -
like Jack Newman says - she was just pretending to feed. The lack of poops
is a very red flag that the baby is not getting enough food, and so is
nursing constantly all day. I think you should first follow the most
important rule - Feed The Baby. If possible EBM by SNS, if not - by any
other means. The baby may be to weak to suck well, and giving her some more
food might improve her suck.

Good luck, keep us posted.

Mira Leibovich, MD, IBCLC
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