LACTNET Archives

Lactation Information and Discussion

LACTNET@COMMUNITY.LSOFT.COM
Options: Use Forum View

Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
Mineral Oil
From:
"Kim Block RNC, MSN, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 10 Sep 1996 17:07:50 -0400
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (9 lines) 
Sharon, you're absolutely right!  Mineral oil interfers with the absorption
of vitamins A, D, and E.  We only give mineral oil to pp moms with 4th degree
lacerations or major league hemorroids ( one dose ).  I.E. When we want to be
100% sure the BM will be soft.  I've never seen it given in the NICU.  If an
infant was "truly" constipated, I'd recommend a glycerin supp. for a younger
infant, and prunes or prune juice for one on solid foods.  By the way, I'm a
vegetarian.  Like breastfed babies, we rarely get constipated.  Kim   P.S.
 We do discuss some interesting stuff!

ATOM RSS1 RSS2