> For short term supplementation to boost
> weight gain and mom's milk supply, this is the method
>

Two things:  One.....why does weight gain need to be boosted?  A slow weight
gain may be fine for THAT infant.  Two.....Mom's milk supply will be best
served by frequent nursing that isn't compromised with a less than perfect
latch for having a tube in the mouth while latched.

I really hate to see "supplementing" even being considered for "short term".
If we're talking about an adoptive mom that hasn't been able to get a full
supply up from never having lactated before.....ok.....I can support using an
SNS in that situation.

It has to be remembered that it is a rare situation that requires
supplementation.  Increasing mom's supply should be the focus.  Getting
optimal latch established for optimal nursing should be concentrated on.

Cheryl Taylor White
Oklahoma City, OK

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