>There is good recent evidence as to what the normal weight loss pattern of a
>fully breastfed infant should be:
>Marchini & Stock J pediatr 1997; 130(5):736-739
>Rodriguez et al, Biol Neonate 200; 77(1):12-16
>The answer is: maximal weight loss of 6% occuring by day 3
>Anything more than 8% should be investigated (with supplementation possibly
>necessary.)  An infant should start to regain weight by day 5 at the latest,
>and regain birthweight by day 10.


Thanks, Nancy.....I could only find the first paper, not the second,
but it is very useful.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc
Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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