The question is actually: does he have any evidence to support this 
treatment?
Nan

> A Peds nurse passed on this info:  One of the hospitalists who works peds 
> and sees newborns has recently started instructing lactating moms to mix 
> their breastmilk with pedialyte for their sick children.  He states that 
> this will enhance electrolyte balance.  He's the only one that is ordering 
> this "combination."
> I've never heard of this and don't think this could really be beneficial. 
> I'd prefer they breastfeed and then give whatever necessary supplements 
> separately.
> Has anyone else heard of this?  Have you heard of any research that would 
> be > appropriate to dissuade him from continuing this practice?
> Thanks for any info!
> Shirley
> Shirley Breil RN, MSA, IBCLC
> St. Joseph Hospital
> Pontiac, Michigan

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