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Re: lack of stool
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"Linda L. Shaw MD" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 4 Nov 1998 18:21:12 EST
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The doctor doesn't know what she/he is talking about.  If a well-growing
2-month old breastfeeding baby whose stools are once weekly and are the normal
breastfed consistency (soft/mushy/seedy/liquidy), this is NORMAL.  Breastfed
babies of 6-8 weeks have been known to go 10-14 days between stools.  Tell the
mother to ignore the doctor's bad advice, continue to nurse the baby ad lib
and enjoy the infrequent messy diapers.
Linda L. Shaw MD FAAP
Altoona PA

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