In a message dated 9/29/99 10:26:19 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
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<< They have
 found out that their unborn child has a genetic disorder called Trisomy 13.
 From what she told me, there is next to nil chance of survival for this
 child.  Does anyone know anything about this or who has had to deal with
 this situation.  If this child lives for even a short time, would there be a
 possibility of breastfeeding?
  >>

Carrie,

I just had a client whose baby was born with trisomy 13. Her baby survived
for less than 8 weeks.  She was advised by her Drs. to rent a pump and she
did provide EBM for her baby for its entire life. Apparently the Drs. felt
that the baby would survive longer & have a better quality of life for the
time that it did live if it was given breastmilk. I am not sure if the baby
ever did go to breast though.

Hope this helps.

Cheryl L Tompkins CLC

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