Jay, If the mom has milk, but the babies won't latch or suck effectively for her, I can't see that they will latch and nurse for you. Granted you are more expereicned with bf, positioning, and have the confidence, etc. What if the babies still won't or cant' nurse on the mom after you "teach" them.? She still has to learn the positioning etc. This may cause lots of confidence problems and resentment of you, not to mention whatever confusion the babies may feel. I think lots of kangaroo care and cont. practice and tincture of time, all the while supporting the milk supply. Remember these babies had a difficult time and are separated from mom (even if she is there, in a hosp setting,it is not the same as bedding in). They were probably a few weeks early (did you say 36wks or so) and this of course affects feeding in some. Re no stools: Yes I've heard baby's going about 28 days I think. I tell the parents to make sure the baby is happy, passing gas or you hear their stomach sounds (they always are), and the abd is soft and not taut and distended. Had a call this week, where the excl. bf 7 wk old was thriving and happy and the pedi prescribed colace (don't know the generic) stool softener. The mom really didn't want to give it. She seemed very reassured becoz the babe was content, etc. and usually has a big blowout stool after a week. Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC Louisiana Breastfeeding MediaWatch Campaign Violet Louisiana, USA mailto:[log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com