Melissa,
Was the mom also on bedrest? I suspect that bedrest may cause a decrease
in sensory stimulation to the fetus, causing sensory integrative
dysfunction and sucking difficulties. I have seen it several times in
women who were on bedrest for preterm labor, with or without medications.
I am not aware of any research linking terbutylene (brethine) with
sucking problems, but this does not mean there is no connection. Input,
anyone?
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Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC NYC [log in to unmask]