>
>          The baby was not going to interfere
> with her life, and she was going to follow the schedule set for her.  Mom
was
> only feeding the baby every FIVE hours.  The doctor had seen the baby at
Week
> 1, and then told mom that he wouldn't need to see her for two more weeks
> (which is standard).  However, I saw baby at week 2 and I was already
> noticing signs of dehydration.  I showed this mother several resources
about
> normal feeding schedules, we had a discussion about how the crying was
SEVERE
> between feeds-- and NOTHING could change this mother's mindset.  I called
her
> pediatric office, and recommended that they call her in for a weight check
> immediately.  Considering the circumstances, they did.

I certainly hope that the pediatrician is dealing with this. I would
consider this a case of neglect, frankly. A mother who is so determined to
stick to a schedule that she is ignoring severe crying and signs of
dehyndration would seriously concern me, and I would want to be sure this
baby's care is closely supervised.

Teresa Pitman
Guelph, Ontario

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