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Debby Menders <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 6 Sep 2000 16:59:22 EDT
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I have a question for the experts.........Mom of preterm infant (28 weeks
gestation) is pumping milk for babies feedings.  Baby has been doing well
with feedings but milk was cultured...per Neonatologist.  Culture of milk had
moderate growth of staph epi.  Mother is using electric pump and was
instructed on handwashing, cleaning and sterilizing equipt, etc.
Neonatologist started feeding baby with formula and repeat culture of milk
showed the same...mod growth staph epi.  The baby is not septic and
tolerating feedings of breastmilk.  Mother is very upset....only thing she
feels she can do for her baby at this point...and then we use formula!!!!
Help!!!!   Mother is ready to give up and can we blame her!!!!   I would
appreciate any information to provide to the Neonatologist.

Thanks!
Debby Menders RNC

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