Denise I don't think changing to bottlefeeding would help from the sound of it, baby seems averse to any feeding in general. Perhaps some sensory integration therapy or other such therapies would help (don't know alot about this but has been discussed, in archives) the baby. What about cup feeding with a sippy cup if baby is able (realize baby is 6 mos but was born a prem). Even adding some oils or other caloric supp to the feeds taken by bottle or supply line to add calories. Also hi-cal solids if baby is developmentally ready, altho baby may not accept certain textures (again, sensory issues). Could mom try rebirthing baths, do they cosleep? Not too sure about the mom and insomnia. Does she have thyroid disease? Could she hire a doula or someone to care for the domestic duties and let her rest more and cuddle with the kiddies. This *may* be more beneficial than paying for meds or other psych treatments (not sure, just suggesting). I've never really suggested this: but some on the list really like the rescue remedies, or other calming homeopathic therapies (I'm really ignorant of these therapies, trying to expand my mind though) for mother and baby. That's all I can think of for now. Laurie Wheeler, RN, MN, IBCLC Violet Louisiana, s.e. USA ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html