Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Adrienne: Babies stomachs have been compared to many objects. The main thing is that in the beginning it is small because he only needs teaspoons of colostrum, it's concentrated and enough for 3 days or so. But " the marble, (and it's a stretchy one) " grows each day and by the 7th day an average baby, full term size, drinks about 2.17 every 3 hours and by one month, 3.17 ounces. The reason it is important to understand that is so people avoid stuffing young babies with large amounts of formula. Also new mothers don't become frustrated when they get small amounts using a pump if they understand babies only get small amounts. Our culture has become accustomed to seeing 8 oz. bottles of formula propped in babies mouths, which our ancestors didn't deal with. Yes, there can be too much talk of ounces and measurements just too much talk about how minutes at the breast, but it is good to have a few guidelines. Vicky York, IBCLC, CPD Postpartum Care Services Rogue Valley Area, Oregon http://mypeoplepc.com/members/vmyork/ http://vmyork.ikarma.com/id269 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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