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Carla D'Anna <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 18 Feb 2000 12:00:10 -0500
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One of Paula Meier's recommendations is for the mom to try VERY EARLY ON to
develop and maintain a milk supply of 150% of the infant's projected needs
at a corrected gestational age of 40 weeks.  This helps the premie get
through the vulnerable borderline period of 34 - 42 weeks where she finds
they can latch but don't always move enough milk.  Here the premies often go
home at 34/35 weeks.   High volume combined with finishing the first side,
some lactoengineering, breast compression, test weights and continued
pumping to support the high milk supply for 2 - 4 weeks past discharge all
help support the sometimes marginal feeding abilities of the NICU graduate.
When they go home they are NOT just like a full term newborn.  They still
have special needs and vulnerabilities.

This is all from my memory of readings and conferences.  Please don't think
I am quoting Paula here.   If you can hear her speak do so, she is
wonderful.  Her multiple journal papers are also great.  Be aware, she
publishes widely and is not always the lead author.  I also like  the
booklets published by Ross for moms and for nurses.   I am aware of the
political side of that endorsement and am not wishing to "go there" now.
Paula also sells papers from her Milk Club, which are very helpful.  Write
to her for details.

Carla

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