I'm a bit behind in reading but felt compelled to put my 2 cents in
regarding suck training.  Please do not hesitate to refer to a therapist
any baby on which you have exhausted your bag of tricks.  Remember, as
Nikki states, SLPs, PTs and OTs are trained in feeding techniques - most of
the therapists in my area (Chicago) tell me that they receive no specific
training in working with breast babies but some of them are more than
willing to learn.  One of the best things I discovered that I could do for
myself in terms of professional growth as well as for my mothers is
to "bond" with an interested therapist.  The progress many of these babies
make in a short period of time is amazing!  And you have a forever grateful
mom because a timely referral allowed her to meet her nursing goals.

Pam Hirsch, RN,BSN,CLC
Clinical Lead, Lactation Services
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington, IL  USA

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