In a message dated 2/25/2005 9:03:32 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
[log in to unmask] writes:

What  should we be saying to mothers when asked?  I'd
like to have some  discussion on this.




Correct me if I am wrong, but when I am teaching a patient,  tell her that it 
is quite obvious that we cannot "measure" what the baby gets at  the breast 
by cc's or ounces.  We must go based on baby's weight gain (the  standard ounce 
per day gain) and number of wet and poopy diapers.  My  favorite "trick" for 
mom is to put a tissue in the disposable diaper so that she  can be sure baby 
is wetting, and to keep a journal of nurses, wets, and poops so  that she can 
seek help if baby isn't attaining the correct number.  As a  nurse I have been 
taught to rely on "numbers" (so many cc's etc.) However, I  believe 
especially in breastfeeding, observing the baby rather than a number is  truly the most 
important way to go.  
 
Hope this is correct, if not would someone please tell me,  after all I am 
still learning...that is why I am an IBCLC student  lol.
 
Renee Drake RN Certified Lactation Counselor
IBCLC wannabe....keep on studying



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