Okay, so for the first couple weeks, he gained an ounce a day. Now
from week 2 to week 3 he has gained exactly nothing. 8 soaked diapers
daily, three big poops with several more skid marks, but no weight
gain.
Mom feeds constantly, does breast compression (says it's the only thing
that keeps him swallowing). She thinks she is not letting down and he
can't get milk unless she compresses. An LC nurse evaluated his suck
and says it is quite strong. Mom confirms that he isn't tiring out and
falling asleep, but that his looooong nursing sessions seem to be using
up more calories than he gets. She feels that she is making 16oz per
day, though she can't get anything pumping.
I am suggested domperidone and metformin and a lactaid for
supplementing. She is already doing everything I can find in the BAB
or on the web as far as good management. Fenugreek didn't help much
with the last child.
Please help!
Lynn in MO
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