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Joanna,
I'm am very interested in this idea that babies become anorexic and
adjust intake down. Could you please point me in the direction of
more info on this. I have seen young babies that are " happy to
starve" but I've always wonder how this works with older babies.
Thank you,
Star Siegfried RN,BA, IBCLC
Joanne says:
Sadly there are some little ones out there who prefer to suck on a
rather
empty brst than eat. This is unusual but definitely happens. They
become
anorexic, adjusting intake down to whatever is avail. Often do a lot of
sucking (fingers, thumbs, blankies, etc.) as well. They are usually
described as content, mellow, sleeping well, meeting all milestones.
When
you meet them they don't look right - often pale, too placid, and taking
quick nips of brst with little swallowing and no complaint. Head may
look
big for body.
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