Is it a transfer of milk issue. Will she use some tool like an SNS or LactAid to get more milk into the baby at breast?

Janet Dombro, IBCLC 


> On Sep 16, 2015, at 12:11 AM, Sandy Bayman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Dear Wise ones,
> 
> I know a lady who had a prem baby at 36 weeks.  It was a difficult
> pregnancy, and Mum threatened to miscarry several times.
> 
> Baby was eventually born via C-Section by a Ob/Gyn who tried his utmost to
> accomodate Mums wishes.
> 
> Baby latched well very soon after birth, and seemed to be feeding like a
> champ.
> 
> However, in the five weeks since birth she has failed to gain, or made very
> small gains.  Mum is determined to breastfeed, and says she has lots of
> milk.
> 
> Baby born at 36 weeks - weighed 2.7kg (7th August)
> Day 3 - 2.4kg
> Day 5 - 2.3kg
> Day 14 - 2.4kg
> Was advised to use MCT Oil
> Day 21 - 2.45kg
> Day 28 - 2.53kg
> Stared using a little formula at night
> Day 33 - 2.6kg (8th September)
> 
> Baby is reported to be very active.  However, loose skin and legs very
> skinny.
> 
> Advice would be very much appreciated.
> 
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