I supplied a mom, who had a breast reduction before  having her children,
with an SNS 15 months ago, shortly after the birth of her second baby. She
is not local but keeps regular contact to let me know how things are going
or when she needs a new tube. She breastfed her first baby for a short while
only and then stopped because of a low milk supply. She enthuses about her
SNS and is a resource for other mothers wishing to use this aid. She has
tried to breastfeed (one word!) without it every now and then, but does not
mind when her baby lets her know she prefers to go on using it. This mom
enjoys breastfeeding and is grateful for a device that has allowed her to be
able to do so. She relates the joy of having her baby For short term use, I
prefer to suggest a no. 5 Fr tube at the breast and most mothers seem happy
to go this route. Our practice has been having an upsurge of adoptive moms
wishing to breastfeed and an SNS seems more appropriate for them although
ultimately, the decision is theirs.

Rose Gauld RN / RM IBCLC
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