I can't believe I forgot to tell you when the baby was born! My mind has been shut in a down mode for a little while. Baby was born at 37.5 weeks after mom had received both mag. sulfate (not sure when yet or how often) and brethine since April (baby was born on 7/3/96). Baby weighed 6 pounds 10 ounces and was discharged at 6 pounds 5 ounces. Baby was a re-admit for dehydration. Baby was discharged the next morning after I saw her on 7/9/96 and is now in the care of Ped and LBCLC home healthcare RN. She is breastfeeding since two days after re-admit discharge but unfortunately depression is still a factor. Baby during admission was extremely hard to wake, would not take a bottle or breast for more than 3 or 4 minutes every 4-6 hours. Baby did suck on a finger quite well while remaining asleep so mom was fingerfeeding using SNS until baby latched. Baby is doing well. Now the concern is mom's pp depression. I no longer have an involvement in this case but may be able to get updates on their progress and past history if someone needs it. My thanks to all who haveand continue to share their personal experiences and knowledge about this subject. I have found about a 50/50 split on this issue. half of the people who responded feel that there may be a connection with poor feeders, sleepy babies and dysfunctional suck. The other half feels that there is something else adding to the problem with these mothers. Being that I am not yet IBCLC, I was pleased to get so many responses to this topic. Thanks to all and let me know of any updated info on this subject. Updates are hard to find in CowTown, USA. :) -- Melissa Brancho The Nursing Corner Fax: 814-624-0846 RD 7 Box 382 Voice: 814-623-9357 Bedford, PA 15522 E-Mail: [log in to unmask]