I don't do anything. "Expect" doesn't mean that there is cause for worry if the baby appears well - there's always variations to normal! Like you, I would just watch and wait. Joy
Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 16:48 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Re: first breastfeed > Joy Cocks wrote"and we expect 1 wet nappy and 1 meconium stool in that > time." What do you do if they don't pass urine or mec and how can one be > sure that the urine it isn't mixed up with the mec?? In homebirth, the > parents or I often don't see firm evidence of P/U until after 24hrs. I > don't know if the babies don't urinate or if it is too difficult to tell. > Also it is hard to know whether they P/U'd in the water after they are > waterbirthed. Got any tips? If the baby is well, then I don't worry about > it, just keep looking for the evidence. cheers, MM > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
