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Anne Andrianos asked:
<<Please discuss what led you to the use of a shield.
Did it better fill the cleft? Did it create more
nipple/areola pressure? Thank you. >>
Well, I just saw that the little guy was trying so hard, but could not
maintain suction...and I thought of trying the shield because of the fact it
helps preemies maintain suction, I guess. I am not sure why it helped...but
I assume it acts to help create a seal.
The update so far is that he was having trouble gaining weight, but now mom
is nursing him for about 5 minutes (through her first let-down) and feeding
him hindmilk via Haberman, and he gained 3 ounces in the last 24 hours. (She
is able to pump 5-6 oz per feeding!!! at <2 weeks) Once we are all
comfortable he is gaining we will play with his time at the breast. I
wonder about trying a SNS underneath the sheild...but I didn't want to throw
too much at this mom all at once.
I'll keep you posted.
Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC
Medical Director
MilkWorks, a nonprofit breastfeeding center providing consultations,
education, support and related supplies in Lincoln, NE
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