This is an odd thing for a doctor to say, since breastfed infants are less inclined to have jaundice in the first place. Also, formular fed babies are prone to constipation or at best harder stools, so it seems like it would aggravate the situation. Nurse him lots and lots, as much as he wants, but if it were me I would pass on any formula at such a young age.
Generally I listen to doctors, but it's also great to be able to rely on your instincts.
Quoting GraceStrickland:This is an odd thing for a doctor to say, since breastfed infants are less inclined to have jaundice in the first place. Also, formular fed babies are prone to constipation or at best harder stools, so it seems like it would aggravate the situation. Nurse him lots and lots, as much as he wants, but if it were me I would pass on any formula at such a young age.
Generally I listen to doctors, but it's also great to be able to rely on your instincts.
No need to give him formula!!! Dr is WRONG. Breastfeeding will make him poop more than formula. Just wake him up often & don't allow him to go more than 2 hrs without bfing. Formula actually constipates & makes them poop less. Tell the dr no, you CAN do that. He can suggest all he wants but you don't have to do it. What ARE his bili levels? More often than not drs act like they are horrible when they are actually nothing to freak out over.
Quoting mamabens:No need to give him formula!!! Dr is WRONG. Breastfeeding will make him poop more than formula. Just wake him up often & don't allow him to go more than 2 hrs without bfing. Formula actually constipates & makes them poop less. Tell the dr no, you CAN do that. He can suggest all he wants but you don't have to do it. What ARE his bili levels? More often than not drs act like they are horrible when they are actually nothing to freak out over.
Supplimental nursing system, it's basically a tube taped to your breast so he gets the formula but still is suckign telling your body to make millk. It's not needed in this situation though, just nurse nurse nurse. Breastmilk is a natural laxitive so he WILL poop more, the more you nurse. Is your milk in yet?
Quoting juniebug11:
What's that ?
Quoting try4baby20:
U can always ask about SNS
I just breastfed my preemie and her levels were 11. She's almost three weeks old now and all cleared up. I wouldn't use formula for that level.
Quoting juniebug11:
I think she said it was 9.5 - and he is eating so good. He's eating often and usually at least 15 mins on each side.
Quoting mamabens:No need to give him formula!!! Dr is WRONG. Breastfeeding will make him poop more than formula. Just wake him up often & don't allow him to go more than 2 hrs without bfing. Formula actually constipates & makes them poop less. Tell the dr no, you CAN do that. He can suggest all he wants but you don't have to do it. What ARE his bili levels? More often than not drs act like they are horrible when they are actually nothing to freak out over.
Oh goodness, that's not high. There have been babies on ehre with levels MUCH higher than that sent home with a bili blanket & never given formula. Don't time him on the breast, let him nurse on breast 1 until he falls off then offer breast 2 until he falls off.
Quoting juniebug11:
I think she said it was 9.5 - and he is eating so good. He's eating often and usually at least 15 mins on each side.
Quoting mamabens:No need to give him formula!!! Dr is WRONG. Breastfeeding will make him poop more than formula. Just wake him up often & don't allow him to go more than 2 hrs without bfing. Formula actually constipates & makes them poop less. Tell the dr no, you CAN do that. He can suggest all he wants but you don't have to do it. What ARE his bili levels? More often than not drs act like they are horrible when they are actually nothing to freak out over.
AHHH I forgot my pump at home!!
- juniebug11
on Jan. 26, 2013 at 9:29 AM