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In a message Fiona wrote:

<< She has also been comped with a bottle over the last few days, and will
suck well>>
Do you think baby developed an artificial nipple preference due to the faster,
easier flow?
<<, although she takes a minute or so to close her mouth around the teat -
sits there wide mouthed and crying with the teat in her mouth.>>
Will baby calm with comfort measures?
<<What else can I do.  Any suggestions >>
After calming baby, try to supplement baby at breast with a 5 fr or dental
syringe so that baby gets a quick reward for efforts. If works, then gradually
over the next couple of days get rid of the supplement while helping the mom
facilitate let down for this impatient baby.

Deb
Deborah L Tobin RN BSN IBCLC ACCE

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