I third the recommendation to remove the NG and place a G-tube for all the reasons already stated. And I completely agree that even G-tube or PEG tube placement can be very temporary. Baby is much more likely to have success with oral feeding without the interference of the NG tube. Many times I have seen a baby have a G-tube placed so they could leave the hospital only to have the G-tube removed a few weeks after they get home. Being out of the stressful hospital environment and having consistent caregivers and feeders can make all the difference. 

And if an NG tube gets pulled out at home, well, I've seen bad things happen when caregivers try to re-insert them...

They should get a feeding therapist on board (SLP or OT), but make sure they are knowledgable about breastfeeding. Not all of us are:-(

-Laura Wasielewski MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC

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