Both for full term infants and for premies, time suckling at breast has NO correlation with intake. Test weights can be very useful in the NICU. See Paula Mwier's research.
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Attending Neonatologist, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Service
San Diego, CA, USA
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