In a message dated 6/12/2004 9:06:39 PM Pacific Standard Time,
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>  8 % requires INVESTIGATION.  This does NOT mean that anyone with a weight
> loss > 8% will require supplementation, it means we, as physicians, need to
> evaluate the mother, the baby, the milk volume and milk transfer, and follow
> the
> dyad closely.  Some babies may need supplement, most won't.
>
>

Do these recommendations take into consideration vaginal vs. C-section birth?
Also, natural birth Vs interventions? Seems that excessive fluid loss in
certain births (c-sections) should be more talked up instead of just generalizing
numbers like 8-10% or 6-8% for all births. I don't know if this is happening
since I don't work in a hospital setting. When i am watching a baby at 8-10%
loss, I always want to consider the loss based on the bith experience to
determine what situations are looking more serious on day 3-4.

Also, I had polyhydraminos with my third child. Fluid loss was excessive
after. Is this considered? Heather

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