In einer eMail vom 21-10-02 19:15:59 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> say her baby (born via c-sec) was given a bottle of formula 1/2 hour after
> being born "because he was hungry". I always thought that babies aren't
> really hungry until mom's milk comes in. Am I wrong? If  I am correct, then
> how can I explain why a newborn would take a bottle 1/2 hour after birth?
> How should I address this issue if it is brought up in my class?

No, I don't think baby was hungry. But half an hour after birth sucking urge
is so stronge that many baby's will suck on anything and accept anything that
comes with it.

Warmly greeting,

Gonneke
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Gonneke van Veldhuizen
IBCLC   ---|||---   LLLL   ---|||---   MOM
primairy schoolteacher

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EUROLAC
Lactation Consultant Practice
Centre for breastfeeding Information and Education
http://www.geocities.com/gonneke29/




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