Listmates -- I had a nurse from a smaller hospital recently ask us about
water feeds for newborns. THeir doctors want initial feeds of water
(x3!) to allow the baby to "clear the mucus" and show the baby will
tolerate oral feedings.... I'm not sure if they do this for
breastfeeding, but for sure for bottle babies. I realize this is a
breastfeeding listserv, but I'm hoping someone has the title or info of
a classic article that talks about not needing to do water feeds
initially (for whatever reason -- to clear mucous, see if baby tolerates
feeds, etc.).
I have been searching, but none of my reference books speak to it (I
think it's such an out-dated practice, no one even talks about it in the
books....). I've tried searching our library database, and didn't find
much either....
So, if anyone has a good article or finds something in a reference book
to provide evidenced-based info on why this is no longer the practice,
I'd appreciate your help!
Found lots about water supplementation and jaundice, but am looking for
something specific to first feeds and that you don't need to do that....
Thanks.
Becky S.
Sioux Falls, SD
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