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Date: | Tue, 10 Sep 1996 17:07:50 -0400 |
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Sharon, you're absolutely right! Mineral oil interfers with the absorption
of vitamins A, D, and E. We only give mineral oil to pp moms with 4th degree
lacerations or major league hemorroids ( one dose ). I.E. When we want to be
100% sure the BM will be soft. I've never seen it given in the NICU. If an
infant was "truly" constipated, I'd recommend a glycerin supp. for a younger
infant, and prunes or prune juice for one on solid foods. By the way, I'm a
vegetarian. Like breastfed babies, we rarely get constipated. Kim P.S.
We do discuss some interesting stuff!
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