Follow your physician's recommendation for the best type of feeding method for your child. Care should be taken to make sure that the child receives enough liquids. Hold your child in a semi-sitting position and feed him slowly. Small frequent feedings may be necessary for the first week. Call us if you observe any of these symptoms.
Dehydration can cause the body temperature to rise.
Check these facts and then give us a call. It is important that the child receives enough nourishment. If he won't eat, try the TLC approach. If you still can't get him to take food or liquids, please give us a call. This will usually be about a week after surgery.