Just had a cool exper.  I've been working for 5 months with a mother who has
a little girl who has grown very slowly.  Another one of those kids who
looks healthy and happy except when eating.  Her feeds are very brief, and
she pulls away after only a few min. at breast.  She only gained 1 lb in the
past 7 weeks.  Several times she has been seen for respiratory sx that the
pedi described as viral.  All blood and urine analysis have been normal.
Last week, at my urging, the mom asked the pedi to try some baby antacids.
Feed length immed. improved, but feeding behavior still not normal. So
today, the baby had a swallowing study.  I asked if I could accompany and
photograph, as I'd like to be able to describe the process to other mothers.
It was fascinating!  Hope I didn't foul up and expose the film to the
radiation.  Baby was dx with severe reflux, and threw up 3 oz of barium all
over my new black sandles, but OH Well.  Now the parents know what the
problem is and mom can stop blaming herself.

Barbara Wilson-Clay, BSEd, IBCLC
Austin Lactation Associates
http://www.lactnews.com

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