Dear Lactnetters, I need input/references to support breastfeeding or breastmilk for a baby who has chronic infantile cholestasis. A formula high in MCT oil has been advised due to the fat malabsorption of this condition. This pre-digested formula is advised for optimal nutrition, per the doctor. Please note that this little one has been breastfeeding beautifully since birth (now 7 weeks old)and I have been consulted to help mom with "drying up". Weight gain has not been great (but steady!) - obviously, due to the malabsorption of fat. Baby was breastfeeding constantly, according to mom. I have worked with this dyad since birth to establish breastfeeding and know mom has ample milk supply. BTW - Baby was born with duodenal atresia - repaired surgically. Any ideas out there? Supplemental nurser with pre-digested supplement? Limited breastfeeding? Pump and save ebm for later use? Thanks for all your wonderful advise and input! Becky Lyons, LD, IBCLC Children's hospital *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] 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