Kathy,
What's a "UDS"?
Connie Tyree, RN, MS, IBCLC
Shore Memorial Hospital
Somers Point, NJ


                                                                           
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Dear friends,
Several years ago I attended a conference at which I had heard that the I
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fluids that a mom receives during labor may impact a baby's birth weight.

Do any of you have information that supports this or was it anecdotal? Th
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concern that I have has to do with increased fluid in the baby leading to

very dilute first void resulting in possible questionable UDS results. I

have witnessed fluid retention in areolar tissue which obviously impacts

breastfeeding. The concern that I have regarding increased fluid in the

baby has to do with mom having a +UDS but baby having a -UDS. In the past
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when a mom is "+" she has had to pump and dump until confirmation of the

UDS is done and/or until she has a "-" screen. We are in the process of

reviewing our policies and procedures so I would appreciate any input you

may have.
Kathy Bowers, (hospital based) RN, IBCLC Washington State
(Proud mom of blended family of 5 boys...now young men...sigh...)

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