Hi, Heather, could you please explain the abbreviation. I'm sure I know what it is, once I see it! BTW could you elaborate on the developmental issues for these babies? It is lactation related since developmentally delayed babies can have breastfeeding problems. Another question for all you lactnetters, not lactation related: could a baby who is being fed by NG tube (she is discharged from the hospital by now, is getting some feeds by bottle) well, could this baby benefit from fingerfeeding? (unfortunately it would not be breastmilk). The bottle feedings take very long and some feeds still are delivered by NG tube. Poor baby is so unhappy during feeding time....Could fingerfeeding be a more controlled way of eating? she is aspirating during feeds. thanks for your help Pearl Shifer, IBCLC NYC mailto:[log in to unmask] ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]