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Re: lack of stooling
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Holly McSpadden <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:51:42 -0400
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I have seen babies that poop copious quantities of Meconium without every had any intake at all. 
 
Holly McSpadden, IBCLC

 
Holly McSpadden IBCLC
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>>> Jeni Leaird <[log in to unmask]> 7/25/2013 9:35 AM >>>
Laurie Wheeler wrote: <One thing I think is very important for LCs and parents to realize is:
a baby will pee and poop 1 or 2 x per day in the first 2 days, even if not eating a thing! >

It has been my understanding that a baby...yes, will pee without food b/c of excess fluid but not poop.  Pooping in those early days is a sign that baby is transfering milk.  I am fighting with nursing staff about this.  Am I wrong?  Staff want to supplement if baby doesn't eat for at least 20 minutes.  A few sucks on day one just arn't enough and they want to intervene.  When I see a baby who sucks a few times several times in the first day and has numerous stools I'm assuring everyone that baby is doing well.  

How do I assure nursing staff if not by the stooling patterns.  I see too many baby's that are doing fine with short frequent feeds and would hate to have supplementation done for no reason.

Jeni Leaird, IBCLC, RLC
IU Health Arnett Hospital
Lafayette, IN  USA

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