>Babies gain weight in unique patterns and close observation allows you to relax about the numbers. A baby gaining weight slowly but doing very well needs observation. A baby gaining slowly but not looking good is a different matter altogether.< Indeed!!! Thanks Jay -- for reminding us that weight gain patterns can help identify babies who are at INCREASED RISK of having something wrong. Patterns like slow weight gain (and others) and are not *direct signs of pathology*. And, once *we* understand that, we have another job -- informing women. I am now working with a group of paediatricians here in the UK, and its on this last point that I think I am going to become a bit of a broken record. Magda Sachs, PhD Breastfeeding Supporter, The Breastfeeding Network, UK *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome