> Next:  I have a mom with an 8 1/2 month old baby who is hospitalized with an
> intestinal blockage.  The baby is on IVs after surgery.  Doctor is not willing to
> let the mom give breastmilk.  Mother insists on nursing.  When is breastfeeding
> permitted following GI surgery?  Seems to me that it is a lot more beneficial than
> glucose - not to mention that this sick baby needs the comfort.  (Mom needs it too.)

I have worked with two moms with babies with blockage.  Breastmilk is
considered a clear fluid, to make doctor happy ,have mom pump first(to
empty breast-ha!) then nurse baby for milk and comfort.