I'm glad to hear from other LC's in other states.  I typically see 4-5% wt losses in the first 24 hours.  I also believe it can be directly attributed to mother-baby separation.  EACH time a baby is taken to the nursery, we afford an opportunity to use a pacifier, which stays in the crib.  EACH time mom and baby are separated, there is a disconnect, and difficulty getting back to breast.  

I'd like to see moms spend twice as much time in skin to skin contact as the time separated from baby.  

10% wt losses are common where I work.  I do not believe they are "normal".

Jeanne Mitchell RN IBCLC
Austin, TX

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