Hello, to all!  I'm wondering if there are any studies regarding hind milk feedings for slow gaining preemies.  I have heard of this being done and recommended it to one of our neonatologists for one of our slow gainers and he thought it sounded like a great idea.  I did a literature search and couldn't find any studies to support this.  Have I missed something?  Are there guidelines for doing this?  I talked to the mother, who pumps 4 - 5 ounces each time, and asked her to pump 2 ounces, change bags, then pump the rest which we would use to see if it helps the baby gain weight.  I just wish I had some science to back up this practice.

Any references, guidelines, or success stories out there?

Thanks,
Anne Nans, RN, IBCLC
Sackets Harbor, NY

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