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Was this infant suctioned, particularly from the stomach, for excess mucous.
I have had several cases of infrequent stooling in the first few weeks
following excessive suctioning.  Don't know why, but I have observed this.
I'll bet the mucous is there for a reason and overzealous "cleaning" could
change the environment negatively.

Patricia Gima, IBCLC
Milwaukee
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