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Re: breastfeeding question

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:21:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 15 Jun 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I know this is not exactly the right site for this ?, but everyone has
>been so helpful in the past I thought I would try to get some opinions.
>I gave birth four weeks ago and am breastfeeding my baby. He was 6 lbs
>15 oz at birth and fell to 6 lbs 9 oz due to jaundice. The dr had me
>waking him every 1 1/2-2 hours to eat so it would flush his system. He
>has been throwing up quite a bit and I took him in for this. He weighed
>in at 10 lbs 11oz. Different dr said he is overeating and that I need
>to let him scream and preoccupy himself. She also said that he needs to
>be in his own room and on a regular sleeping schedule. Can you overfeed
>a breastfed baby? If he is hungry shouldn't he eat? I feel horrible
>hearing my child scream because he is hungry. Any suggestions and
>inputs helpful

You doctor needs to read the current recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. First, it is NOT recommended to let babies "cry it out" until they are at least 6 months old. Second, it is virtually impossible to overfeed a breastfed baby--they should be fed on demand. Third, I only have one baby, but I can't imagine trying to force a 4 week old into any kind of a schedule, for sleeping or eating. It sounds like your instincts tell you that your doctor is wrong--trust yourself. You're the mom. If you disagree with your doctor--find a new one.

Good Luck.

--
amy

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