Jean, yes, She knows her stuff; very well-known in So CA where I've been much of my career (unfortunately not in her NICU!) Tina On Sunday, August 25, 2013, Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP wrote: > I would trust the NICU or Peds RD and their calculations as to nutrient > needs. The usual limiting nutrient is protein, not calories, so hindmilk > usually doesn't work alone. If the infant appears unsettled, perhaps an > elemental formula or protein-only supplement would be tolerated better. Of > course, human milk should always be the foundation of any nutrition. > > Nancy > Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP > Neonatologist, San Diego Neonatology, Inc. > Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services > Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns > > *********************************************** > > Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html > To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] <javascript:;> > Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]<javascript:;> > COMMANDS: > 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: > set lactnet nomail > 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail > 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet > 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome > *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome